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Special Education Teachers (2024-2025)

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Prairie Elementary School is seeking a special education teacher in our K-2nd grade setting. (ABAS, DCD or LD certification preferred).

 

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students’ specific needs; providing a safe

and optimal learning environment.

To see full job description, please click the link below.

Special Education Teacher Job Description K-12

Apply at:  www.isd518.net

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Worthington School District 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, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

 

Director of Special Education

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April 8, 2024

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Director of Special Education

 

POSITION LOCATION:  SWWC Service Cooperative with placement in the Willmar/New London-Spicer region.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:   Provides leadership and assists member districts in implementing special education services for students birth to age 21; in conformance to District, State and Federal objectives; serves as a resource to SWWC and school personnel; maintains adequate staffing to ensure objectives of programs and services are achieved within budget.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:   Assists member school districts in complying with District, State and Federal rules/regulations pertaining to students with disabilities.  Provides direct supervision and management of all staff employed by the SWWC at the service area level and assists districts in conducting performance reviews on district staff.  Oversees special education and third party pay as requested by member districts.  Conducts planning meetings and participates in local, state, and regional special education meetings as necessary.   Interprets and completes, in a timely manner, all special education applications and forms for each member school in the service area and assists in developing and managing all special education budgets in the service area.  Oversees staff development for service area personnel and district personnel.

 

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:   Master’s Degree with Minnesota Licensure as Director of Special Education from Department of Education required, or must be enrolled in a program to obtain Director of Special Education licensure.

 

SALARY:  235-day contract for 2024-2025 school year, salary dependent upon education, qualifications, and experience; excellent benefits.  Position to begin July 1, 2024.

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at 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, Staffing Coordinator 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.

 

Behavior Analyst OR Behavior Specialist – ELC Windom

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April 8, 2024

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Behavior Analyst OR  Behavior Specialist

 

POSITION LOCATION: Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) with placement at the ELC – Windom located in Windom, MN.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Behavior Analyst – Conducts descriptive and systematic (e.g., analogue) behavioral assessments, including functional analyses, and provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results.  The behavior analyst designs and supervises behavior analytic interventions.

 

Behavior Specialist – Assists Educational Learning Center in the design and implementation of child-specific individualized intervention plans; conducts behavioral assessments; assist with program design, data collection and monitoring.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Behavior Analyst – Develops and implements appropriate assessments and behavioral intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of cases; consults and provides staff training to support intervention plans at school and community; provides technical support and in-service training programs for teachers and other staff on applied behavioral analysis; maintains a caseload of students supported at the site; and provides regular service reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with implementation of behavior plans.

 

Behavior Specialist – Assists in developing and implementing appropriate assessments and behavioral intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a range of cases; provides feedback on behavioral assessments, interventions, and strategies; provides technical support and in-service training programs for teachers and other staff; consults and provides staff training; provides regular service reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with implementation of behavior plans under the guidance of the Behavior Analyst; maintains a caseload of students supported at the site; and serves as a liaison between Educational Learning Center and other agencies.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Behavior Analyst – Master’s Degree required and must have or be willing to obtain Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification.  Valid driver’s license required.

 

Behavior Specialist – Associate’s Degree and extensive experience in a job related field or Bachelor’s degree with moderate experience in a job related field. Valid driver’s license required.

 

CONTRACT/SALARY: 185-days for the 2024-2025 school year.  Salary dependent upon education, qualifications, and experience. Excellent benefits. Position to begin August 6, 2024.

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at 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, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or [email protected]

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Amber Bruns at 507-337-2946 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.

 

Elementary Teacher Grades 3-5

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Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Building Principal and/or the guidance of the Assistant Principal, the Licensed Teacher represents a broad grouping of diverse and different instructional positions responsible for developing lesson plans and presenting district curriculum in assigned instructional subjects; delivering and instructing students in lesson plans and instructional material; evaluating and assessing student progress against instructional outcomes and objectives.  Licensed Teachers also participate and collaborate with other instructional professionals, administrators, parents, counselors, and other district personnel concerning student needs, issues and district learning initiatives, curriculum and building issues.

 

To see full job description, please click the link below.

Elementary Teacher Job Description

Apply at:  www.isd518.net

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Worthington School District 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, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Special Education Teacher High School

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Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students’ specific needs; providing a safe

and optimal learning environment.

To see full job description, please click the link below.

Special Education Teacher Job Description K-12

Apply at:  www.isd518.net

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Worthington School District 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, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

 

Site Administrator – ELC Windom

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April 8, 2024

 

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Site Administrator

 

POSITION LOCATION:  SWWC Service Cooperative with placement at the ELC – Windom located in Windom, MN.

 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Site Administrator provides leadership and support for SWWC’s Educational Learning Centers and specialized special education programs.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

·        Oversees day-to-day operation of the Educational Learning Center program;

·        Evaluates staff, provides feedback, and develops corrective action; performs various employment functions such as recruitment, interviewing, and providing recommendations for employment or termination; provides specialized staff development activities for those working with students within the program; provides for safety and emergency procedures, including medical and evacuation procedures;

·        Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings to ensure open communication amongst Site Administrator and staff;

·        Oversees due process procedures as defined by State and Federal law pertaining to special education students; ensures appropriate paperwork is completed in a timely manner and processes and procedures are followed; ensures IEPs are completed in a timely manner; attends IEP meetings as the administrative designee;

·        Provides leadership for the development and implementation of all curriculum and instruction and ensures curriculum and instruction are aligned with graduation standards, and individual student needs are met;

·        Assists the Regional Director of Educational Learning Centers with the development and administration of the budget and ensures expenditures are within budgeted allocations;

·        Supervises maintenance staff and/or contracts for custodial services and oversees repair or improvement of site with approval from Regional Director of Educational Learning Centers;

·        Manages student behavior in hallways and classroom, makes decisions regarding discipline, and administers consequences as they relate to coeducational and due process procedures;

·        Provides for student transportation and food service;

·        Supports MA billing processes in coordination with 3rd Party Billing Assistant, LPN/Health Para and ensures paraprofessionals successfully complete DHS-PCA exam and achieves “Highly Qualified” status; supervises staff who are executing MA billable duties including paperwork compliance;

·        Acts as administrator for quarterly restrictive procedures meetings and ensures paperwork, training, compliance of seclusion rooms and execution of physical transfers and holds are conducted in accordance with the law;

·        Ensures required state and local student achievement testing is completed for all educational learning center programs; orders testing materials, distributes testing materials, and coordinates staff training, if assigned;

·        Supports mentor program for SWWC by ensuring the program is being completed by mentors and mentees, if assigned;

·        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;

·        Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Minnesota Licensure as Director of Special Education or School Principal from Minnesota Department of Education is required.  Dual licensure in each of these areas is preferred.  Moderate experience as a Special Education Teacher; comprehensive knowledge of Minnesota Graduation Rule, Pupil Fair Dismissal Act, special education due process procedures, leadership and management principles; ability to hire and supervise staff effectively, demonstrate confidentiality and function under very stressful situations, communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing, present to small and large groups, and use modern office equipment, technology, and related software.  Prior Administrative experience is preferred.  Valid Driver’s License.  A criminal background check will be conducted on successful applicant.

 

CONTRACT/SALARY:  Full-time position to begin July 1, 2024.   235-day full-time contract for 2024-2025 school year.  Beginning salary dependent upon education, qualifications, and experience.  Excellent 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, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or [email protected].

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Jennifer Kimman at 507-476-2522 or [email protected].

 

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will close on April 22, 2024.

 

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.