Special Ed Center Based Program Teacher, 1.0 FTE
JobID: 9477
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License Required:
Minnesota K-12 ASD and/or DD (DCD) teaching license required. Will consider EBD or LD licensure if candidate is willing to obtain ASD licensure within two years.
Compensation:
Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. ( Rates for this position can be found in the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement in Appendix -a-, Schedule A.
This Position Is Medical and Dental Benefit Eligible.
Job Duties and Requirements:
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Develop and provide programming based on Individual Educational Plan and make recommendations based on analyzed assessment data.
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Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, emails, conferences, etc.
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Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
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Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
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Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
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Responsible for case management of special education students
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Complete required Due Process procedures within mandated time frames.
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Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Specific Responsibilities:
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Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
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Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
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Respond in emergency situations.
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Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
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May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom.
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May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.
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Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
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Participates in training on third party reimbursement and implement third party reimbursement tasks as needed.
Knowledge and Skills:
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Experience understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Strong curriculum background with experience teaching core content curriculum and with teaching strategies.
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Has previous experience teaming with special and regular education staff.
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Has experience with providing developmental skill instruction in the areas of reading, language arts, math and social skills curriculum.
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Has demonstrated knowledge in using a variety of behavior management strategies.
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Evidence of positive communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
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Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
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Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
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Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
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Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
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Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
Hiring Coordinators:
Dr. Christine Breen, Executive Director of Student Services
Pete Dymit, Principal
Application Procedure:
External Applicants:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.
Internal Applicants:
Current educators do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts
