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Minnesota Association of School Administrators

Southeast

School Guidance Counselor

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Position Summary:
The Counselor shall be an integral part of the total instructional program directed toward the growth and development of all students who come from diverse, cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.  Assist students with academic planning, personal goal setting, family systems/change and crisis intervention.  Present lessons in classrooms around topics such as bullying, friendship, career awareness, suicide prevention, etc. The Counselor shall also strive to provide a positive atmosphere in which students are encouraged and assisted to develop feelings of acceptance, self-respect, emotional security, and achievement. Must have the ability to work with at-risk student populations. Knowledge of the REACH program would be beneficial.

Position Requirements:
Valid Minnesota Guidance & Counseling or School Counselor licensure. Bachelor’s degree with coursework in School Guidance Counseling, or related field and moderate experience.  Master’s degree preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, methods and techniques used for assessing sociological and academic needs of individual students; thorough knowledge of working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds; thorough knowledge and training and experience with the developmental levels of students, issues surrounding chemical dependency, abuse, family change, as well as working knowledge of federal and state special education laws and rules. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the areas of academic planning, personal goal setting, post-secondary options, post high school opportunities, family systems/change, and crisis intervention. Must have the ability to work flexible hours during the school year as well as additional days during the summer. Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to work with and through other school personnel, parents and community agencies; ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and administrators. Must understand and comply with all protocols related to data privacy. Consistent and reliable attendance.

FTE/Schedule:
1.0 FTE

Kids First Boys/Girls Assistant Track Coach

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The Kids First/Owatonna Middle School after school athletic program is seeking an Assistant Boys/Girls Track Coach.  Responsibilities include supporting youth in daily practice and weekly competition schedules.  Provide bus supervision for all out-of-town competitions, and locker room supervision throughout the season.  Build quality relationships with middle school youth and maintain cooperative partnerships with paid and volunteer coaches, and program support personnel.  Build a strong communication network with program staff, parents, and community.  Provide inventory management of all supplies, equipment, and uniforms.  Provide personal and program schedule changes to the Community Education Youth Coordinator in advance of occurrence, in cooperation with Head Coach.  Number of positions available depending on final student registration.

Position Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.  Two or four-year degree in an education-related field preferred.  Track coaching experience and knowledge, specifically skill development.  Excellent inter/intra-personal skills.  Focus on leadership and the community of Owatonna as a whole are highly desired.  Strong technology skills beneficial. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Schedule:
April 2, 2018 – May 24, 2018

Special Education Paraprofessional – Long Term Sub

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Position Summary:
The Special Education Paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher with performing duties necessary to meet the educational, personal, physical, and behavior needs of an individual or group of special education students.  The Special Education Paraprofessional’s primary focus in on directly serving students or in preparation for meeting the student’s needs.

Requirements:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and moderate experience working with children.  Associates/Technical degree preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Provide a variety of suggestions for working with students in the special education setting.  Maintain flexibility in day to day dealing with staff and students.  Maintain the confidentiality of all information regarding students.  Perform duties within a tight daily schedule and with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.  Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Schedule:
5 days per week / 6.5 hours per day / 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM

Elementary Teacher – 1st and 2nd grade Looping Classroom

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Position Summary:
Lincoln Elementary School is looking for an enthusiastic teacher looking to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.  This teacher will be responsible for creating a learning environment that will support students for two years, through both first and second grade.  Strong background in literacy and social emotional learning is preferred.

Qualifications:
– Valid Minnesota teaching licensure and certification in assigned field.
– Commitment to ensuring all students learn at high levels.
– Collaboration with colleagues, parents and students.
– Commitment to an equitable education experience for all.
– Demonstrated understanding of cultural competence.
– Demonstrated use of research based instructional and engagement strategies to meet the continuum of individual learning needs.
– Experience with Balanced Literacy.
– Ability to use data and assessments to guide instructional decisions.
– Bi-lingual skills in Spanish or Somali desired.
– Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Other Skills & Abilities:
Provide a variety of strategies in working with students, and maintain flexibility in day-to-day dealing with staff, parents, and stakeholders.  Excellent service orientation and interpersonal communications skills with internal and external customers. Must understand and comply with all protocols related to data privacy.  Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

FTE/Schedule:
1.0 FTE