Special Education Teacher, Abs -- Westwood

Position Type:
Teachers/Teacher
Date Posted:
12/18/2023
Location:
Westwood Elementary
District:
St. Cloud Area School District 742
TYPE OF POSITION:
FTE
Hours may vary based on program needs
REPORTS TO:
Special Education Supervisors/Director, Building Principals
SUPERVISION:
Works collaboratively with, and oversees the work of Special Education paras
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required

• Current Special Education teaching license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Preferred

• Previous related experience
• Multi-categorical licenses

POSITION SUMMARY:
To create a safe and caring climate and culture in which we prepare, engage, educate, empower and inspire all learners in partnership with their surrounding community to be successful in today's and tomorrow's society.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Instructional Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrate knowledge of students
• Select instructional goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources
• Design coherent instruction
• Assess student learning

Classroom Environment

• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture for learning
• Manage classroom procedures
• Manage student behavior
• Organize physical space

Instructional Interaction

• Communicate clearly and accurately
• Use questioning and discussion techniques
• Engage students in learning
• Provide feedback to students
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect on teaching
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate with families
• Contribute to the school and district
• Grow and develop professionally
• Show professionalism

Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.
It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.