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Teacher, Special Education - Extended School Year Site Coordinator

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Job Title: Teacher, Special Education - Extended School Year Site Coordinator and Requisition ID number: 58505
Close Date: 11:59 PM on 02/09/2018
Organizational Unit: Special Ed Department (10000099)
Site: Davis Center (0001)
FTE: 0.6; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: Teachers(04)
Functional Area: Teaching

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

Teacher, Special Education - Extended School Year Site Coordinator (4 positions)

Positions will begin in March with extended time March through July 25, 2019. There are currently 4 positions available (Center for Adult Learning, Seward, Hmong Academy, ECSE at Hmong Academy)
Part-time Summer months (ESY Services: July 8-25, Mon-Thurs, 6 hours/day) plus 25 additional hours to be worked March - June 30, 2019 paid at hourly rate

FUNCTION: Design, coordinate, schedule and manage implementation of ESY program at site locations for provision of special education services. Work collaboratively with ESY Program Coordinator and Administrators to create cluster site schedules, assign classrooms, curriculum design and hiring according to established budget.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Special Education Programs

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Valid license in special education teaching, psychology, social work or counseling
  • Excellent organizational skills, communication skills and ability to lead


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Mandatory attendance at the Extended School Year meetings and Site Coordinator training sessions.
  • Attend ESY Staff Training on June 21, 2019 and work in the building to prepare site. Provide informal trainings to staff as needed.
  • Work in collaboration with district administrators and the ESY Program Coordinator to create cluster site schedules, classrooms, and curriculum design, and to hire appropriately licensed staff to fill positions.
  • Coordinate ESY program design and implementation and be present during all hours of extended school year session.
  • Determine, in coordination with the host site, available rooms for ESY programming and assign staff to rooms.
  • Work with ESY Program Coordinator to identify students who may need additional supports. Determine cluster staffing based on this information.
  • Coordinate and oversee Transportation in collaboration with ALC transportation coordinator at site: if available or, if your site does not have a transportation coordinator, communicate to all parents (via bus tags and letters) the times and location for pick-ups and drop-offs. Inform transportation of student address changes through edu-log.
  • Create, monitor and adjust master schedule for staff and students, including bus coverage before and after school, lunchroom coverage during breakfast and/or lunch, and classroom support during the student contact day.
  • Ensure that ESY Implementation Plans, behavior intervention plans, IEP at a Glance and emergency contact/health care plans and medical needs are available via Ed Plan for each student.
  • Receive, organize and distribute all bar-coded district curriculum materials and supplies by classroom. Collect, organize and secure curriculum materials from teaching staff at the end of Extended School Year Session.
  • Ensure that MPS Gradebook system is used by for registrations, e-tagging, attendance, class lists, etc. by teachers.
  • Assist district staff and teachers in creating ESY case load lists in Ed Plan for summer assignments.
  • Ensure that Ed Plan system is used for all ESY data collection documentation is entered by teachers on the last week of ESY program.
  • Complete check out process - meeting with the ESY Program Coordinator on last day of ESY program (July 25, 2019).
  • Work with health services staff in designating backup for administration of medication, first aid and episodic care.
  • Work with ESY Program Coordinator and special education finance office to ensure that school ordering is completed and submitted no later than determined deadline.
  • Prepare and mail final parent notification of ESY teacher assignment, schedule, classroom activities, and general contact information.
  • Answer inquiries from parents in person, via the phone and/or email as presented.
  • Responsible for all aspects of ESY during the days of operations
  • Other duties will be covered at the ESY Site Coordinator meetings.

SALARY: MFT Teacher Salary Schedule - part-time summer months (ESY services). 25 additional hours to be worked prior to June 30, 2019 paid at hourly rate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Schneider, Extended School Year Services Coordinator, Jennifer.Schneider@mpls.k12.mn.us

METHOD OF APPLICATION: All applicants, including MPS employees, must complete an on-line application at www.mpls.k12.mn.us (click on employment). In addition, upload an electronic copy of both your cover letter and resume to your application at the time that you apply. Make sure that you apply for the specific position in which you are interested. Only complete applications, which include all of the following items, will be considered:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • On-Line Application

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY: Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunities for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability or status with regard to public assistance.
The Minneapolis Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action School District

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

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