Special Education Teacher – ASD

Position is full-time, part of the teacher bargaining unit and based at O.H Anderson Elementary.  Salary and benefits are part of the Teacher Master Agreement.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree; Special Education ASD teaching license or able to obtain appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
Preferred Experience:
Ability to teach students with significant needs in the areas of social, emotional, adaptive and/or academic development utilizing a progression of interventions.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to create a highly structured environment that provides direct instruction to a variety of learning needs within the same environment while supporting behavioral skills with proactive behavior management interventions.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify the needs of assigned students with disabilities 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 a regular basis on student progress
• Write IEP’s (Individual Educational Plans) and Due Process reports in accordance to MDE regulations
• Foster a community where all people are valued, respected, seen and heard
• Inspire robust academics, critical and creative thinking and continuous personal growth
• Create world-class learning experiences that integrate multiple perspectives
• Attend department, school and parent meetings
• Provide program guidance to paraprofessionals

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.