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Licensed School Social Worker

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Position Information:

  • School Social Worker
  • 1.0 FTE at Albert Lea High School

Job Summary:

  • Liaison with students, parents, school staff, and community agencies
  • Analyzes and interprets information for recommendations regarding needs and services
  • Participates in Child Study Teams
  • Collaborates with classroom teachers identifying special needs services for youth
  • Provides social work services to students and parents
  • Participates as a resource person for in-service training and planning
  • Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required
  • Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up
  • Provides therapeutic & rehabilitative mental health services in conjunction with students on IEPs
  • Completes mental health assessments for special education students

Qualifications:

  • Must hold appropriate Minnesota teaching license as a Licensed School Social Worker (licensed by the Board of Social Work and the Minnesota Board of Teaching)
  • Previous experience preferred
  • Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college / university
  • Candidates preferred (not required) to have one of the following:
    • Enrolled in a Social Work Master’s program from an accredited college / university
    • Have an MSW from an accredited college/university
    • LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)

Albert Lea Area Schools’ mission is to ensure individual growth that leads to engaged citizens and life-long learners.

Albert Lea Area Schools offers…

  • Mentoring Program: Collaboration and ongoing support throughout the school year including new teacher induction professional learning opportunities.
  • New Teacher Onboarding: A three-day onboarding for new staff and their mentors
  • Teacher Development and Evaluation: Marzano instructional and evaluation framework
  • Professional Development: Opportunities available within the district (no fee) to grow in your teaching craft, also including required professional development opportunities for relicensure.

Competitive Salary and Benefits.  More detailed information can be found at our website: https://www.alschools.org/df/hr/career-opportunities

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • VEBA Annual Contribution
  • Access to Well at Work Clinic and HealthiestYou
  • Life Insurance
  • 403b

Albert Lea Area Schools…

Inspiring Learners and Cultivating Growth to positively impact our community.

Visit our community! Explore Albert Lea @ https://www.explorealbertlea.com/

Occupational Therapist

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Position Summary:

  • Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, the Occupational Therapist provides services to children with special needs, ages birth through 21, in order for them to benefit from their program of special education instruction.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct and indirect occupational therapy services as specified in each students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan.
  • Consults with teachers, school administrators, parents and others as appropriate, regarding students’ fine motor development.
  • Assesses the fine motor skills including the environmental accessibility of students referred for a special education evaluation.  Helps determine the need for environmental adaptations and occupational therapy.
  • Assesses and makes environmental and other adaptations to allow students to access and benefit from their program of specialized instruction.
  • Provides training to special education paraprofessionals, and others as appropriate, in carrying out day-to-day activities designed to enhance the motor functioning of students.
  • Maintains accurate record of therapy sessions, consultations and other pertinent activities.
  • Supports parents of children with disabilities in understanding the role of occupational therapy services in schools and how to access school or community resources.
  • Adapts, modifies or recommends specialized equipment to facilitate student performance.
  • Supports classroom personnel to effectively use classroom based technology and assistive technologies to facilitate student success.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements :

  • Must be a Minnesota State Department of Health certified Occupational Therapist with a graduate degree in occupational therapy with moderate experience as an occupational therapist.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

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Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide services to children according to established treatment plan.
  • Communicates with other staff and parents to ensure that students meet goals.
  • Assists other staff in the use of various technology, exercise programs, sensory programs and equipment.
  • Assists with the data collection for individualized education plan reports.
  • Assists with the evaluation of children and communicates areas of concern to the Occupational Therapist.
  • Assists in the development of various programs.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We provide supervision and mentoring, continuing education and we pay licensure fees.

Position Requirements :

  • Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Two years experience

Math Teacher – Long Term Replacement

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Position Information:

  • Long-term Replacement 7th Grade Math Teacher
  • Anticipated Dates: ASAP – 2/3/2025
  • 1.0 FTE

Qualifications:

  • Minnesota Math Teaching License Preferred
  • Possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Previous experience preferred

High School Special Education Teacher

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JOB POSTING:

1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including i-pads.
Serves as primary contact for the parent.
Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.)  regarding the needs of students.
Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
Current Minnesota teaching license in required content area.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty areas.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.
Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult size body weight with two-to-three person lift).  Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.

Compensation:

Salary and Benefits are commensurate with the teacher master agreement.