Special Education Teacher – SLD

2024-25 school year – Special Education Teacher
The position is full-time and part of the teacher bargaining unit.  The position will be serving students at OH Anderson Elementary, grades 3-5.  Salary and benefits are part of the Master Agreement

Minimum Requirements:
Must have a valid MN teaching license: SLD, ASD or ABS license, or be able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching
• Strong knowledge of special education state laws and compliance to ensure IEPS are completed timely
• Ability to establish and maintain standards of student behavior
• Ability to comprehend complex data to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports
• Collaborative team member of a Professional Learning Community, striving to implement best practices for instruction and assessment
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, students and parents
• Seeks opportunities to improve their practice through coaching feedback and ongoing reflection
• Excellent communication skills: ability to communicate thoughts and ideas with accuracy and clarity, ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress, student goals and abilities and overall experience in their classroom
• Calm demeanor and a strong passion for working with kids

Responsibilities:

• Identify the needs of students through formal and informal assessments
• Plan, develop and implement appropriate lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth
• Communicate with students, parents and staff on regular basis on student progress and work in collaboration for positive student outcomes
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Use of data for progress monitoring and tracking.
• Update all necessary records accurately as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• Attend department, school and parent meetings or functions
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Apply online at:   www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us click on Join Our Team

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Application Deadline:   Open Until Filled

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