Be solution focused and a team player
Work with a variety of team members, while maintaining data privacy regulations, to further student progress and success during unique or challenging situations
Collaborate with administration on a regular basis
Develop and maintain positive cooperative working relationships with the DaVinci Academy community, which includes faculty, administration, staff, families, students and board members
Knowledge of Google digital formats and other useful digital resources to provide educational intervention and support
Regularly provide positive communication to parents via notes, phone calls, emails, conferences, etc.
Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in faculty meetings, various staff development opportunities and formal coursework in an effort to stay current with best practices
Collaborate with colleagues to reflect on effective teaching practices and work to continually improve skills
Serve as a member of the building Crisis Intervention Team
Actively participate in the Q Comp program by attending, and being on time for, PLC meetings and frequently contributing ideas that further the school's mission
Display a willingness to be observed on a regular basis and accept feedback and coaching from team leads and the administrative staff
Assist SpEd students with building social and emotional regulation skills
Assist classroom teachers in developing and implementing classroom adaptations and mainstream interventions
Support the evaluation team in conducting assessments, evaluations and screenings to detect the existence of skill deficits to suspected students having a disability
Assess SpEd students' mental health needs and provide support and resources.
Partner with community resources in providing resources and support to SpEd students and their families.
Provide written reports of observations, assessment results, and recommendations
Educate other school personnel regarding disabilities and how they impact educational progress
Perform activities and documentation required for assessments, services, 3rd party billing, IEP, and scheduling in collaboration with case manager
Writes report and IEPs as needed to determine and document levels of need and to meet state/federal requirements
Provide professional expertise and assistance to individuals, other district staff and the community concerning areas of expertise/knowledge
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
Licensed Social Worker by the State of Minnesota and Board of Education
Display a positive attitude and be a problem solver
Collaborate with a variety of team members
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Commitment to equity and demonstrated ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and needs
Show initiative and function as a self-starter
Willingness to identify, interpret and follow school policies and procedures
Working Conditions: Duties are generally performed in a typical classroom and/or resource room setting where there may be some environmental hazards and risks. Employee(s) may be exposed to some disagreeable conditions involving human/student contact, verbal outbursts, physical aggression, exposure to body fluids and the like.
Physical demands: able to stand for long periods of time, ability to lift 50#
