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Assistant Director of Special Education – Willmar, MN

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June 5, 2024

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:   Assistant Director of Special Education

 

POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) with placement in the Willmar, MN School District.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  The Assistant Director of Special Education provides instructional staff leadership in the development and implementation of educational programs for children with disabilities who require a specialized educational program and have special needs.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s Degree required and considerable experience in a job-related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a job-related field.  Minnesota licensure as Director of Special Education from Department of Education.   Valid Driver’s license.  A criminal background check will be conducted on the successful applicant.

 

CONTRACT/SALARY:  220-day full-time position for the 2024-25 school year.  Position to begin July 1, 2024.  Excellent salary depending upon education, qualifications, and experience.  Excellent fringe benefits.

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copy of licenses, college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey at 507-828-6374 or [email protected].

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Mary Palmer, Senior Director of Special Services at 320-905-4493 or [email protected].

 

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.

 

WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.

PE/DAPE Teacher – Cosmos, MN

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POSITION AVAILABLE:  Physical Education OR Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) Teacher

 

POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) with placement at the ELC Cosmos, located in Cosmos, MN.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  Provides special education instruction for students that includes development of physical fitness, motor fitness, fundamental motor skills and patterns, dance, individual and group games, and sports.  Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) is specifically designed physical education instruction and services for pupils with disabilities who have a substantial delay or disorder in physical development.  PE/DAPE Teacher organizes games and challenges that promote physical activity among children and young adults from kindergarten to high school.  The goal is to develop motor skills and physical development among younger children and proper exercise and eating habits among older children.  PE/DAPE Teacher needs to be able to communicate and demonstrate an activity properly.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree with licensure in K-12 Physical Education required; Developmental Adaptive Physical Education from Minnesota Department of Education preferred.  Teacher will provide physical education services to students in a self-contained setting, collaborating with paraprofessionals and member school district staff.

 

CONTRACT/SALARY:  Full-time position beginning on August 6, 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year.  Salary dependent upon education, qualifications, abilities and experience.  Excellent benefits.  Candidates who have not previously served in a PE or DAPE position within our organization are eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus.

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at https://www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/ REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey at 507-828-6374 or [email protected].

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Cassandra Gohman at 320-231-5184, ext. 2313 or [email protected].

 

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.

 

WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.

Multilingual Learner Teacher

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June 3, 2024

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher

 

POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC), with placement in our region.
POSITION SUMMARY:  The ML Teacher will serve as a student-centered educator who is responsible for designing and delivering high quality lessons and standards aligned curriculum to students identified as multilingual learners primarily within SWWC district schools including special education federal setting IV schools, alternative learning centers, STARRS Online Academy, and as needed in member districts across the region. The ML teacher will be responsible for evaluating and assessing student progress against instructional outcomes and objectives. The position is itinerant and travel across the region is required. The ML teacher will establish collaborative relationships with colleagues, families, and students, will understand and model evidence aligned instructional practices, serve as a member of a Professional Learning Community, and ensure high levels of student learning.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  Provides consultation and professional expertise to school personnel and parents regarding ML services; Provides and delivers ML instruction to students incorporating the essential elements of the English Language; Plans and develops instructional plans, lessons, experiments, and other support activities; Evaluates student performance against learning objectives; Establishes excellent classroom management in classroom, school premises or during school activities; Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies; Assists IEP teams in the development of effective IEP goals and objectives based on student needs; Demonstrated use of 21st Century learning strategies and approaches to ensure access and success; In-depth understanding and application of language acquisition and WIDA standards; Must be able to drive; Provides good public relations and customer service with member districts, staff, parents and the general public; Follows all policies and regulations; Regular and prompt attendance is essential and performs other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s Degree and moderate experience in a job-related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a job-related field; proper MN Teacher licensure from MN Department of Education required; and valid driver’s license.

 

CONTRACT/SALARY:  185-day contract for 2024-2025 school year.  Beginning salary dependent upon education, qualifications and experience.  Excellent fringe benefits. Position to begin August 6, 2024.

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at http://www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey at 507-828-6374 or [email protected]

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Liz Deen at 507-401-7466 or [email protected].

 

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.

 

WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.

 

Substitute Teacher or Substitute Paraprofessional

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Now hiring for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Teachers On Call, a Kelly Education Company, is hiring immediately for both substitute teachers and paraprofessionals for districts across the Southwest region of MN for the 2024-2025 school year.

*Pay Range varies district to district for Teacher and Para rates. Teacher rates are paid Full Day/Half Day scale and all other support roles are paid on an hourly scale.*

 

Become a substitute.

·         Positively impact the education of students in your own community.

·         Feel good about the work you do.

·         Earn steady income through short- and long-term substitute positions.

·         Build a work schedule that works for you and your life.

·         Select your favorite schools, subjects, and grade levels to inspire.

 

Substitute Teacher Responsibilities:

Assume duties of the classroom teacher in accordance with school district lesson plans, school rules, and Kelly policies. This includes:

·         Leading instruction in the classroom by conducting the teacher’s existing lesson plans

·         Teaching students on a variety of classroom topics/courses

·         Building positive relationships

·         Assigning reasonable tasks and homework

·         Empower students to learn, and encourage classroom participation

·         Create a classroom environment that’s conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

·         Adapt to the various learning styles of students

·         For long-term assignments, it may be required to develop lessons plans, as well as create, administer, and grade tests and assignments

 

Substitute Paraprofessional Responsibilities:

·         Provide classroom assistance to the district/school teacher and support to the general education or special needs students.

·         Ensure adequate supervision of students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of students.

·         Assist students in transition to and from classrooms, as needed

·         Understand, address, and be attuned to the needs of each student, recognizing differences in their abilities and cognitive levels

 

Minimum requirements:

·         Paraprofessional/Support Roles – HS Diploma/GED

·         Substitute Teacher – Bachelor’s degree with MN Teaching or Substitute License

·         Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language fluently and effectively

·         No experience necessary; we provide training! Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.

·         Don’t have license but want to teach? No problem! We will guide you through the licensing process.

 

Perks you’ll enjoy as a substitute:

·         Work part-time or full-time depending on your preferences and district needs

·         Free ongoing professional development to keep your skills sharp

·         Weekly pay, with rates dependent on position and school

·         ACA-compliant health plan and other health options available for purchase, which may include: medical, dental, and vision

·         Group insurance options*

·         Free employee wellness program

·         401(K) Plan

·         Paid Sick Leave dependent on state, county, or city requirements *Offered and administered by Enroll VB. These plans are not sponsored by Kelly.

·         Learn more here: https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/

 

Next steps:

·         Apply directly on our website to get started right away: www.teachersoncall.com/talent/apply-now

·         Reach out to a recruiter with any questions: [email protected]

·         If you know someone who would make a phenomenal substitute, share this job. We are always looking for more role models!

 

Our commitment to you:

It is the policy of Kelly Education to provide equal employment opportunity in recruitment, selection, training, compensation, promotion, job transfer, and assignments. We only base employment decisions on valid job requirements. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Substitute Teacher/Substitute Paraprofessional

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Job description
Teachers On Call, a Kelly Education Company, is hiring immediately for both substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in Minnesota for the 2024-25 School year.

Become a substitute.

Positively impact the education of students in your own community.
Feel good about the work you do.
Earn steady income through short- and long-term substitute positions.
Build a work schedule that works for you and your life.
Select your favorite schools, subjects, and grade levels to inspire.
Substitute Teacher Responsibilities:

Assume duties of the classroom teacher in accordance with school district lesson plans, school rules, and Kelly policies. This includes:
Leading instruction in the classroom by conducting the teacher’s existing lesson plans
Teaching students on a variety of classroom topics/courses
Building positive relationships
Assigning reasonable tasks and homework
Empower students to learn, and encourage classroom participation
Create a classroom environment that’s conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Adapt to the various learning styles of students
For long-term assignments, it may be required to develop lessons plans, as well as create, administer, and grade tests and assignments
Substitute Paraprofessional Responsibilities:

Provide classroom assistance to the district/school teacher and support to the general education or special needs students.
Ensure adequate supervision of students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of students.
Assist students in transition to and from classrooms, as needed
Understand, address, and be attuned to the needs of each student, recognizing differences in their abilities and cognitive levels

Minimum requirements: HS Dipolima, or Pass the ParaPro Exam for some districts.
Substitute Teacher –  Bachelor’s degree with MN Teaching or Substitute License (which you can get with any 4 year degree).
Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language fluently and effectively
No experience necessary; we provide training! Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.
Don’t have license but want to teach? No problem! We will guide you through the licensing process.
Perks you’ll enjoy as a substitute:

Work part-time or full-time depending on your preferences and district needs
Free ongoing professional development to keep your skills sharp
Weekly pay, with rates dependent on position and school
ACA-compliant health plan and other health options available for purchase, which may include: medical, dental, and vision
Group insurance options*
Free employee wellness program
401(K) Plan
Paid Sick Leave dependent on state, county, or city requirements
*Offered and administered by Enroll VB. These plans are not sponsored by Kelly.
Learn more here: https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/
Next steps:

Apply directly on our website to get started right away: https://www.teachersoncall.com/talent/apply-now.
Reach out to a recruiter right away with any questions at 800-713-4439 ext. 20274.
If you know someone who would make a phenomenal substitute, share this job. We are always looking for more role models!

Pay rates vary by district.

School Social Worker – Windom, MN

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May 29, 2024

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  School Social Worker

 

POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC), with placement at the

ELC – Windom located in Windom, MN.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  works with families and/or children that have emotional, social, personal or family issues that are interfering with achievement or personal well-being.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree required.  MN licensure as School Social Worker from Department of Education and MN Board of Social Work.  Must have good organizational skills and ability to interact with multiple agencies.

 

SALARY/CONTRACT:  185-day contract for the 2024-2025 school year.  Beginning salary dependent upon education, qualifications and experience; includes excellent benefits.  Position to begin August 6, 2024.

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copy of licenses, college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/ REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey at 507-828-6374 or [email protected].

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Jessie Ahlers at 507-831-6935 or [email protected].

 

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:   Position will remain open until filled.

 

WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.