Special Education Student Support Teacher

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a Special Education Student Support Teacher! In this role you will provide assistance and tutoring support for students with special needs so they can have an equitable education in comparison to their peers. Enjoy weekly pay, on-site clinics, and heath benefits.

Job Overview: Provide opportunities for students to develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills. Maintains a safe and healthy environment. Responsible for the supervision of students in classroom settings, and on activities. Collaborates with peers on positive behavioral support and behavior plans. Attends and assists with all initial evaluations annual and exit IEP meetings. Provides support for students in the Special Education referral process and demonstrates the ability to review and a comprehensive evaluation. 

Serves as a Direct Liaison between schools and families. Consults with students teachers on academic, attendance, social, emotional behavioral or cultural issues. Coordinates Special Event planning and delivery. Prepares proposals for events as assigned. Assists with all activities in the SMSC Education Department. Attends all Education Department meetings and events as required. Participates and promotes Dakota Language and culture through programing, activities and special events. Mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect.  

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes to causes, organizations and tribes across the region, state and country. The SMSC has donated more than $350 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org.

Job Requirements:

Reflects MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE required in order to meet the expectations of this job:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Current MN Teaching License required.
• Demonstrated experience as a classroom teacher, instructor, or teaching assistant.
• Demonstrates a sensitivity to and understanding of the Dakota people, their culture, history and contemporary status.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience working with Native American school age children and their families.
• Demonstrates the ability to work closely with our families and the school’s staff to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and cooperation.
• Demonstrates a commitment to promoting academic success for each student.
• Demonstrates effective organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates computer skills, Microsoft, Word, and Excel.
• Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record.
• C.P.R. and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.