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Program Coordinator

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Program Coordinator for SPECTRUM
Location: Caledonia, MN

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has two (2) Setting IV Behavior Programs, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL) and Attitude, Character, Heart, Integrity, Efforts, Values + Excellence (ACHIEVE), that provide programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services.  Along with the SAIL programs, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Caledonia. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

Position:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, self-motivated Program Coordinator. This position will serve SPECTRUM (Setting IV Autism) Program in Caledonia, MN.  This position will work 200 days.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of educational curriculum, individualization of instruction, and analytic teaching approaches
Knowledge of and experience working ASD students
Skill in interpreting Special Education needs to administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals
Demonstrate leadership skills
Knowledgeable in conducting activities directed toward group planning with outcomes of goals and/or action plans
Ability to take direction and work efficiently and effectively as part of a learning team

Competencies, the successful candidate must possess:

Teamwork: work in team decision-making situations
Communication: strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solve: ability to problem-solve and resolve issues effectively and efficiently
Leadership: ability to lead teams and coordinate with others, such as Special Education Leaders, Administration, and teachers

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

Reports to the Program Director of Hiawatha Valley Education District
Works with the school personnel to ensure appropriate educational programing
Provide consultation on strategies to assist learners
Assists with monthly monitoring of budgets.
Develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation instruments and procedures to ensure appropriateness of instruction
Complete special education state forms for the program.

Employment Start Date:

Immediate opening, or optional start of August 2021

Travel Requirements:

Travel among the HVED programs, member districts and HVED District Office as needed.

Working Conditions:

Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.
Locations are generally moderately noisy.

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.  Based on years of experience and credentials.
FLSA Status: Exempt

Evening Adult Education English Language Teacher

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Hours: Part-Time, Monday – Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, follows Faribault Public Schools calendar

Job Duties:

1. Teach classes as assigned by the ABE Program Coordinator

2. Develop engaging curricula in accordance with program standards and instructional practices relevant to adult learners

3. Document and evaluate student progress using formative and summative assessment such as TABE or CASAS

4. Adapt teaching style to engage and retain students

5. Facilitate and integrate technology into instruction

6. Monitor attendance and student progress using the MN ABE online database

Expectations:

1. Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of Faribault Public Schools and Minnesota Adult Basic Education programming and comply willingly with all organizational policies and procedures

2. Supports and facilitates positive interactions with others by exhibiting individual maturity, respect for others, and a team-centered approach

3. Maintains student confidentiality by complying with the Family Education Rights and Privacy (FERPA) Act

4. Values a multicultural workplace

5. Exhibits effective verbal and written communication/presentation skills

6. Maintains good working relationships with administrative, clerical and program staff within the Community Education/Adult Basic Education program, Faribault Public Schools and with staff of partnering agencies

 

Personal Care Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional

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Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/Special Education Paraprofessional Job Opening

Caledonia Area Middle/High School has a personal care assistant (PCA)/special education paraprofessional position opening. The hours will be 7:45 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 7:45 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. Individuals will need to be highly qualified, or willing to take the State of Minnesota Competency exam. If interested in this position submit, your cover letter, employment application, resume and references to: Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, MSHS Principal, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921. Email: [email protected] Application deadline is March 15, 2021.

Director of Special Education

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Hiawatha Valley Education District provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. Hiawatha Valley Education District also has two (2) Setting IV Behavior Programs that provide programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services.  Along with two behavior programs, Hiawatha Valley Education District provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Setting IV behavior programs and Autism Spectrum Disorder program are located in Kellogg and Caledonia. Hiawatha Valley Education District is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to serve students and to be a part of a great organization!

Position:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, self-motivated Director of Special Education. This position’s locations are TBD.

Qualifications:    Appropriate Special Education background and certification as a Director of Special Education
Knowledge of educational curriculum, individualization of instruction, and analytic teaching approaches
Knowledge of and experience working in a level III or IV Behavior and ASD Program is preferred
Skill in interpreting Special Education needs to administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals
Demonstrate leadership skills
Knowledgeable in conducting activities directed toward group planning with outcomes of goals and/or action plans
Ability to take direction and work efficiently and effectively as part of an administrative team

Competencies:Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Must possess ability to problem-solve
Must possess ability to lead teams and coordinate with others, such as Special Education Leaders, Administration, and teachers

Travel Requirements:Travel among the HVED member school districts is required.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):Responsible to the Executive Director of Hiawatha Valley Education District
Works with the district administration and/or appropriate designee(s) in assigned school districts
Responsible for supporting, supervising, observing, and evaluating HVED itinerant staff, as assigned
Completes restrictive procedures reporting for individual districts
Provide consultation on strategies to assist learners
Assists with monthly monitoring of budgets and grants. Helps collect information from all sub-contracts/sub-award recipients.
Develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation instruments and procedures to ensure appropriateness of instruction
Complete special education state forms for the Education District and member districts

Salary Range:   Salary is based on education and experience. Full benefits package available.

Application Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021

Personal Care Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional

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Personal Care Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional

Caledonia Area Middle/High School has a personal care assistant (PCA)/special education paraprofessional position opening.  The hours will be 7:45 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 7:45 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. on Wednesdays.  A two-year Associates Degree, 60 college credits or a passing score on the State of Minnesota Competency exam is preferred.  If interested in this position submit, your cover letter, employment application, resume and references to: Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, MSHS Principal, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921.  Position is open until filled.