Current Openings

We will accept applications for anyone looking for a career in Special Education at any time. As opportunities become available,  we will consider all submitted applications. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to UVSE Director Dan Juve, 516 Cooper Ave. Ste 102. , Grafton, ND, 58237. 

 

2023-24/ 2024-25 Negotiated Agreement (2 year contract)

LOCATION:

Grafton Public Schools (Elementary Positions)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Special Education Strategist is one who is credentialed in the areas of learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and intellectual disabilities. This person is able to case manage and provide services for students of these categories. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Provide services to students in individual, small group, or classroom settings.
  2. Provide consultative services to regular educators and building-level support teams. Consultation may include assisting in modifying the curriculum and adapting materials.
  3. Participate in the identification process of special education students by serving on a multidisciplinary team in accordance with federal and state procedural guidelines.
  4. Develop Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities to include parent contact, scheduling and facilitating meetings, and completion of all paperwork as required according to federal and state procedural guidelines.
  5. The case manager is responsible for monitoring IEP compliance. Keep special education files current and filed in the school and UVSE offices. A working file in the special education classroom is allowable.
  6. Maintain a record of progress toward goals and objectives. This includes charting.
  7. Provide on-site training and oversee paraeducators in accordance with the recommended procedures from DPI.
  8. Follow current procedures specific to the UVSE unit.
  9. Attend meetings as determined by the Director of Special Education.
  10. Other such duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
  11. Communicate with outside agencies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  1. Serve as a liaison on behalf of students on issues related to medication, outside therapies, juvenile court matters, and other needs as deemed necessary to promote student success in educational and community settings.
  2. Manage specific health care needs.
  3. Arrange job training programs within the community or the school to include identifying job sites and arranging job coaching when applicable. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

Grafton Public Schools

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Preschool Special Needs Teacher

Preschool special education teachers work with students who have developmental delays and require specialized instruction to learn and participate in the school environment.

Responsibilities

  1. Provide special education services to preschool students in individual, small group, or classroom settings. 
  2. Provide consultative services to regular educators and building-level support teams. Consultation may include assisting in modifying curriculum and adapting materials.
  3. Participate in the identification process of special education students by serving on a multidisciplinary team in accordance with federal and state procedural guidelines. This includes early childhood transition referrals. 
  4. Develop Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities to include parent contact, scheduling and facilitating meetings, and completion of all paperwork as required according to federal and state procedural guidelines. 
  5. The case manager is responsible for monitoring IEP compliance.
  6. Keep special education files current and filed in the school and UVSE offices. 
  7. Maintain a record of progress toward goals and objectives. This includes charting. 
  8. Provide on-site training and oversee paraeducators in accordance with the recommended procedures from DPI.
  9. Follow current procedures specific to the UVSE unit. Attend meetings as determined by the Director of Special Education. Other such duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education. 
  10. Communicate with outside agencies as needed. 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Paraprofessional, if applicable. 

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in teaching, although a Special Education degree is preferred.

A valid North Dakota teaching certificate.

A valid ND credential in Early Childhood Special Education preferred.

 

Experience:

Experience in teaching children (3 – 5 years of age) with disabilities preferred but not necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist for ages 3 through 21 to work in the unit. 

General Responsibilities:

  1. Provide services to students in individual, small-group, or classroom settings.
  2. Provide consultative services to regular educators and building-level support teams. Consultation may include assisting in modifying the curriculum and adapting materials.
  3. Participate in the identification process of special education students by serving on a multidisciplinary team in accordance with federal and state procedural guidelines.
  4. Develop Individual Education Programs for students with disabilities to include parent contact, scheduling and facilitating meetings, and completion of all paperwork as required according to federal and state procedural guidelines. The case manager is responsible for monitoring IEP compliance.
  5. Maintain a record of progress toward goals and objectives.
  6. Provide on-site training and oversee paraeducators in accordance with the recommended procedures from DPI.
  7. Follow current procedures specific to the UVSE unit.
  8. Attend meetings as determined by the Director of Special Education.
  9. Other such duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
  10. Communicate with outside agencies.
  11. Serve as a liaison on behalf of students on issues related to medication, outside therapies, juvenile court matters, and other needs as deemed necessary to promote student success in educational and community settings.
  12. Manage specific health care needs. Arrange job training programs within the community or the school to include identifying job sites and arranging job coaching when applicable.

Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (or Clinical Fellowship Year, supervision provided)
  • ND Teaching License and/or ND Speech-Language License

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist for ages 3 through 21 to work in the unit. 

General Responsibilities:

  1. Provide services to students in individual, small-group, or classroom settings.
  2. Provide consultative services to regular educators and building-level support teams. Consultation may include assisting in modifying the curriculum and adapting materials.
  3. Participate in the identification process of special education students by serving on a multidisciplinary team in accordance with federal and state procedural guidelines.
  4. Develop Individual Education Programs for students with disabilities to include parent contact, scheduling and facilitating meetings, and completion of all paperwork as required according to federal and state procedural guidelines. The case manager is responsible for monitoring IEP compliance.
  5. Maintain a record of progress toward goals and objectives.
  6. Provide on-site training and oversee paraeducators in accordance with the recommended procedures from DPI.
  7. Follow current procedures specific to the UVSE unit.
  8. Attend meetings as determined by the Director of Special Education.
  9. Other such duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
  10. Communicate with outside agencies.
  11. Serve as a liaison on behalf of students on issues related to medication, outside therapies, juvenile court matters, and other needs as deemed necessary to promote student success in educational and community settings.
  12. Manage specific health care needs. Arrange job training programs within the community or the school to include identifying job sites and arranging job coaching when applicable.

Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (or Clinical Fellowship Year, supervision provided)
  • ND Teaching License and/or ND Speech-Language License

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCATION:

Emerado Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

Special Education Strategist is one who is credentialed in the areas of learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and intellectual disabilities. This person is able to case manage and provide services for students of these categories. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Provide services to students in individual, small group, or classroom settings.
  2. Provide consultative services to regular educators and building-level support teams. Consultation may include assisting in modifying the curriculum and adapting materials.
  3. Participate in the identification process of special education students by serving on a multidisciplinary team in accordance with federal and state procedural guidelines.
  4. Develop Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities to include parent contact, scheduling and facilitating meetings, and completion of all paperwork as required according to federal and state procedural guidelines.
  5. The case manager is responsible for monitoring IEP compliance. Keep special education files current and filed in the school and UVSE offices. A working file in the special education classroom is allowable.
  6. Maintain a record of progress toward goals and objectives. This includes charting.
  7. Provide on-site training and oversee paraeducators in accordance with the recommended procedures from DPI.
  8. Follow current procedures specific to the UVSE unit.
  9. Attend meetings as determined by the Director of Special Education.
  10. Other such duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
  11. Communicate with outside agencies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  1. Serve as a liaison on behalf of students on issues related to medication, outside therapies, juvenile court matters, and other needs as deemed necessary to promote student success in educational and community settings.
  2. Manage specific health care needs.
  3. Arrange job training programs within the community or the school to include identifying job sites and arranging job coaching when applicable. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCATION:

Cavalier Public Schools (two positions)

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Special Education Strategist is one who is credentialed in the areas of learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and intellectual disabilities. This person is able to case manage and provide services for students of these categories. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Provide services to students in individual, small group, or classroom settings.
  2. Provide consultative services to regular educators and building-level support teams. Consultation may include assisting in modifying the curriculum and adapting materials.
  3. Participate in the identification process of special education students by serving on a multidisciplinary team in accordance with federal and state procedural guidelines.
  4. Develop Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities to include parent contact, scheduling and facilitating meetings, and completion of all paperwork as required according to federal and state procedural guidelines.
  5. The case manager is responsible for monitoring IEP compliance. Keep special education files current and filed in the school and UVSE offices. A working file in the special education classroom is allowable.
  6. Maintain a record of progress toward goals and objectives. This includes charting.
  7. Provide on-site training and oversee paraeducators in accordance with the recommended procedures from DPI.
  8. Follow current procedures specific to the UVSE unit.
  9. Attend meetings as determined by the Director of Special Education.
  10. Other such duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
  11. Communicate with outside agencies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  1. Serve as a liaison on behalf of students on issues related to medication, outside therapies, juvenile court matters, and other needs as deemed necessary to promote student success in educational and community settings.
  2. Manage specific health care needs.
  3. Arrange job training programs within the community or the school to include identifying job sites and arranging job coaching when applicable. 

 

 

 

LOCATION:

Manvel Public School (Elementary Position)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Special Education Strategist is one who is credentialed in the areas of learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and intellectual disabilities. This person is able to case manage and provide services for students of these categories. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Provide services to students in individual, small group, or classroom settings.
  2. Provide consultative services to regular educators and building-level support teams. Consultation may include assisting in modifying the curriculum and adapting materials.
  3. Participate in the identification process of special education students by serving on a multidisciplinary team in accordance with federal and state procedural guidelines.
  4. Develop Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities to include parent contact, scheduling and facilitating meetings, and completion of all paperwork as required according to federal and state procedural guidelines.
  5. The case manager is responsible for monitoring IEP compliance. Keep special education files current and filed in the school and UVSE offices. A working file in the special education classroom is allowable.
  6. Maintain a record of progress toward goals and objectives. This includes charting.
  7. Provide on-site training and oversee paraeducators in accordance with the recommended procedures from DPI.
  8. Follow current procedures specific to the UVSE unit.
  9. Attend meetings as determined by the Director of Special Education.
  10. Other such duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
  11. Communicate with outside agencies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  1. Serve as a liaison on behalf of students on issues related to medication, outside therapies, juvenile court matters, and other needs as deemed necessary to promote student success in educational and community settings.
  2. Manage specific health care needs.
  3. Arrange job training programs within the community or the school to include identifying job sites and arranging job coaching when applicable. 

 

 

LOCATION: 

Upper Valley Special Education Unit

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Evaluate students to determine their functional levels and identify special needs. Plan and implement therapeutic activities to assist special education students to benefit from their educational experiences. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned. 

  1. Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
  2. Implementation to meet the IEP goals
  3. Program planning and management 
  4. Provide training to the appropriate persons to carry over therapy goals in the school setting.
  5. Program services include self-help, functional mobility, environmental adaptations/adaptive equipment,  positioning, fine motor and sensory functions, & pre-vocation/vocational skills. 
  6. Function as a team member for IEPs and maintain contact with school, family, physicians, and agencies. 
  7. Screening, evaluation, and reassessment to develop IEP 
  8. Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports, and procedures. 
  9. Schedule students for evaluation and treatment 
  10. Assign and supervise the caseload and responsibilities of the assigned COTA if applicable. 
  11. Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district. 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

 

Licensed by the State of North Dakota and certified by the Occupational Therapy Certification Board.