<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Community Education</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>8/13/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Community Education</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>TBD</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>open until filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>The Inclusion Specialist serves as a member of the Extended School Services team. The position is responsible for the intake, placement and continuous support for students who require additional accommodations and/or support to be successful within the Extended School Services programs. The Inclusion Specialist collaborates with students, families, program staff and district staff to ensure the needs of each student are met. This position is within the Community Education Department and is year round.</p> <ul> <li>Interim position 9/8/2025-13/30/2025 </li><li>Salary range: $60,000 - $62,000 </li></ul> <p>WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON:</p> <ul> <li>Ensure Extended School Services programs maintain compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 Rehabilitation Act regarding the accommodation of the individuals with identified inclusion need. </li><li>Review and gather registration information to identify situations that need further review of IEP's, 504 Plans and other clarifying information. </li><li>Create and update individual assessments for each student with identified inclusion needs using data gathered from a variety of resources including students, parents, staff, district staff and others. </li><li>Consult with program and district staff about accommodations, support and behavior management of students. </li><li>Assist Extended School Services Manager with Local Special Needs Levy budget and qualifying logistics as well as tracking of students for state/annual reports. </li><li>Schedule and participate in parent/student meetings in conjunction with appropriate district and program staff to ensure student's success in program. </li><li>Identify and assist with implementation of action plan to ensure student success. </li><li>Work with program staff, Coordinators and Manager when necessary in recruiting, identifying, hiring and supervising additional adult support needed for students. </li><li>Participate in program as additional support for student if needed or fill in when subs are not available. </li><li>Identify, train, support and mentor program staff in inclusion needs, matters and positive behavior support. </li><li>Maintain proper documentation of support needed in Extended School Services for each student and ensure appropriate information and individual plans are shared with program staff. </li><li>Visit program sites and observe students with inclusion needs or behavioral issues, as needed. </li><li>Lead trainings with program staff as needed to ensure student success. </li><li>Evaluate each student's accommodation plan and support as needed. </li><li>Identify practices and procedures and assist in the development of improvement plans that are consistent with district and department guidelines, program goals and health recommendations. </li><li>Meet regularly with and serve as liaison with Lakeville Area Schools Special Education Department as well as Intermediate School District #917. </li><li>Establish relationships with other resources and organizations to maintain cutting edge knowledge of the field. </li><li>Identify needed supplies and /or equipment to enhance program delivery for students with special needs. </li><li>Attend department meetings, district meetings and PLCs. </li><li>Attend professional development opportunities and stay up to date with current trends. </li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively to parents, staff and students concerning policy, mission and procedure, both written and orally. </li><li>Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with high regards to sensitive or confidential information. </li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Ability to focus on task on hand and possess excellent attention to detail. </li><li>Must work well as part of team and individually. </li><li>Ability to work non-traditional hours when required which include before school, after school and non-school days. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Extended School Services Manager. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor Degree in Special Education, Behavior Analysis or related field. </li><li>Three or more years experience working with individuals with special needs. Previous experience working with school-age children with special needs preferred. </li><li>Ability to maintain a positive, collaborative culture when supporting individuals with physical, developmental, medical or behavioral special needs. </li><li>Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities of children. </li><li>Current CPR and First Aid certification. </li><li>Current Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification. </li></ul> <p>WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:</p> <p>Student focused; community connected.</p> <p>Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.</p> <p>Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued and respected.</p> <p>As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well-being of you and your family.</p> <p>Your benefits may include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave</p> </li><li> <p>12 paid holidays each year</p> </li><li> <p>Employees are eligible for benefits on Day One of employment.</p> </li><li> <p>All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.</p> </li><li> <p>Teachers are offered health and dental benefits at a 0.50 FTE or more.</p> </li><li> <p>All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.</p> </li><li> <p>Health benefits include:</p> </li><li> <p>added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST</p> </li><li> <p>free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7</p> </li><li> <p>free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs</p> </li><li> <p>provider choice with the largest PPO network available</p> </li><li> <p>wellness rewards program</p> </li><li> <p>Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children.</p> </li><li> <p>403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements.</p> </li><li> <p>Pension plan that provides income when you retire (for more information, visit PERA for non-instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).</p> </li><li> <p>Staff over 30 hours per week are offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).</p> </li><li> <p>Staff over 30 hours per week are offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).</p> </li><li> <p>Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.</p> </li><li> <p>Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.</p> </li></ul> <p>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:</p> <ul> <li>Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Under our EAP, employees and their families can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more. </li><li>Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals any time, anywhere for better health and well-being. </li></ul> <p>Support to help you reach your career goals:</p> <ul> <li>Training, classes, and professional development </li><li>Federal Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program. Some positions may qualify for the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov. </li></ul> <p>Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.</p> <p>FULL BENEFIT GUIDEBOOK</p> <p>COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS:</p> <p>There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective Bargaining Agreements"</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity</p> <p>Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/</p> <p>Attachment(s):</p> <ul> <li>Extended School Services Inclusion Specialist_08072019.docx.pdf </li></ul>