Special Education Teacher - Dcd/Asd Center-Based-Elementary

Assignment:  LEAP Teacher (Center Based Program) - Pinecrest Elementary 
FTE: 1.0
Start Date:  August 2023

Position Purpose
Special Education Teachers in ISD 200 empower students to build their independence by providing direct instruction in the areas of academics, functional skills, behavior regulation, social/emotional skills and daily living skills in a safe learning environment. Teachers are under the daily supervision of the building Principal and overall supervision of the Director/Assistant Director of Special Services.

Qualifications:

• Preferred licensure: Minnesota licensure in Special Education: Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD), Mild to Moderate Mentally HDCP, or Developmental Disabilities

• Will consider Minnesota licensure in Special Education: Academic Behavior Strategists (ABS) with experience working with students with cognitive and behavioral disabilities

• Successful prior Special Education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and disability domains preferred

• Experience and knowledge of due process paperwork including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Behavior Support Plans, evaluations, and progress reports

• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with parents, students, staff, and administrators 

• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including using email, Google Suite and due process system

• Thorough understanding of the laws, rules and regulations of Special Education

Job Responsibilities:

• Employ high expectations for students using a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media

• Must possess the knowledge of MN standards and options for supporting students in achieving those standards

• Understand and implement learning interventions to meet the varying learning styles and needs of a diverse student population

• Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in Special Education

• Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement

• Provide instruction in strategies to support students in developing social emotional skills for success

• Demonstrate proactive responses to support students with emotional regulation difficulties

• Demonstrate current knowledge of various forms of assistive technology to support students in accessing the appropriate tools for efficiency

• Collaborate with others to plan, teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment

• Collaborate with nursing staff to support and perform the necessary delegated health tasks

• Ability to direct the work of paraprofessionals and an understanding of practices for training and supporting paraprofessionals

• Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations and institutions to support students and families

• Facilitate effective IEP team meetings with parents and other professionals  

• Write and implement IEPs and Behavior Support Plans within the center based program and general education settings

• Plan and complete comprehensive Special Education evaluations, including Functional Behavior Assessment

• Proficient in meeting deadlines and managing daily record keeping and other due-process related tasks

• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete progress monitoring of student IEP goals and objectives

• Complete and maintain certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training, provided by the district

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of weight

Additional Duties:

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or Director/Assistant Director of Special Services, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 

Compensation and Benefits:

• See Master Agreement on the website

Apply online at http://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/employment
If you have questions, contact Tonia Humble, Assistant Director of Special Services
thumble@isd200.org  or 651-480-7008
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