Elementary EBD Teacher

Position Summary: Teacher will serve as a student-centered educator who is a learner and warm demander for all learners. The teacher will establish collaborative & impactful relationships with colleagues, families, and students. Teacher will understand and model best instructional practices, serve as a member of a Professional Learning Community, and ensure high levels of student learning. Candidate must have a learner, inclusionary, and equity-focused mindset and see that their presence has an impact with students and our school environment.

Primary Responsibilities:
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet students’ unique learning needs, goals, and accommodations.
Provide direct instruction in core academic subjects and social-emotional skills using evidence-based teaching strategies.
Adapt and modify curriculum to support diverse learning styles and developmental levels.
Utilize behavior management strategies, including positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques, to support student success.
Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, independence, and social-emotional growth.
Collaborate with teachers, mental health professionals, paraprofessional, and support staff to implement IEP goals and interventions effectively.
Monitor student progress through data collection, ongoing observations, and formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed.
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to provide updates on student progress, behavior, and individualized support strategies.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district policies regarding special education documentation, assessments, and reporting.
Participate in professional development and training to stay current on best practices in special education.

Qualifications:

-Valid MN K-12 Special Education Teaching license.

-Student-Centered

-Commitment and belief around ensuring all students learn at high levels.

-Demonstrated use of research-based instructional and engagement strategies to meet the continuum of individual learning needs while using data and assessments to guide instructional decisions.

-Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students to achieve student learning results.

FTE/Schedule: 1.0 FTE

Salary: Based on candidate’s education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed: Teacher – Full Time and Part Time:

Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)

Dental Insurance (Single and Family)

$70,000 Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension

403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – up to $1,700/year match

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Time

Personal Day(s)

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.