Long-Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher

Long-Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher
Position Description:
Delano  Intermediate  School is looking for a highly qualified candidate for a long-term substitute position as a Special Education teacher.  The assignment would start on approximately March 13, 2024 and end on May 10, 2024, these dates may vary slightly.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a consistent focus on reflective growth, collaborative skills, and a dedication to student achievement. The candidate must have strong classroom management skills and maintain good communication with parents and staff.  
Essential Duties:

 

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide effective teaching strategies while adhering to the district philosophy and vision. 
• Create a classroom environment that responds to the needs of individual learners.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experience in a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Ability to create functional spaces for students that are welcoming yet highly structured and fit the needs of the student/s you are serving.
• Utilize proactive behavior management techniques. Ability to reinforce positive behaviors, utilize de-escalation techniques, and redirect inappropriate behaviors. 
• Provide instructional direction to paraprofessional support staff including creating and assigning activities, instructional oversight and providing general guidance.
• Communicate with parents in a timely manner. Maintain positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Work collaboratively with parents and other staff members to reinforce the educational program and advocate for each student.
• Thorough knowledge of Special Education laws, rules and regulations.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to adhere to due process timelines and complete individualized education plan and evaluation paperwork to guide educational programming 
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and clearly communicate expectations.
• Uses flexible thinking and has the adaptability to address student needs and respond calmly during crisis situations.

Physical Requirements:

• May require exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, standing, speaking, hearing, sitting, walking, lifting and repetitive motions.
• Rarely requires exertion of up to 50 pounds of force, stopping, kneeling, running, crawling and crouching.

Licensure Requirements:  

• Any K-12 Special Education certification or ability to obtain is required to fulfill this position.  Preference will be given to candidates with EBD, ASD, or ABS, as well as candidates with multiple licensure areas.
• Additional training, based on candidates experience, will be provided as needed.

Application Process:
To be considered for this position please complete the online application at http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/district/human-resources/job-postings

To learn more about Delano Intermediate School, please refer to the district web page at https://www.delano.k12.mn.us/
Questions can be directed to Katie Thompson at  katie.thompson@delanoschools.org
 

 

 

Delano Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer