Special Education Teacher – Elementary

Job Responsibilities:
1. Assist the principal in developing and carrying out the school’s vision, mission, and goals.
2. Serve as a member of the District’s administrative team and actively participate in the development, implementation, and achievement of the District’s goals.
3. Building strong, deep and authentic relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
4. Support a positive, caring and student-centered school culture
5. Actively participate in the recruitment, selection of staff members.
6. Assist in the development and implementation of experiential and inquiry based learning opportunities.
7. Support the Student Support Services team around ensuring all students find success and the necessary support.
8. Support the work of innovation at the building with staff and students.
9. Maintaining high standards for student behavior and enforcing discipline as necessary in accordance with student handbook and district policy;
10. Attend student activities, games, and special events. Be a visible presence in the school and actively engage with the school community.
11. Supervise and evaluate licensed and non-licensed staff.
12. Provide feedback/coaching to staff that emphasizes maximizing the student experience, continued professional growth, and focus on cultivating a positive school culture.
13. Lead professional development in the building around the Minnetonka Instructional Framework
14. Communicate with parents, community members, and parent organizations concerning school programs and activities.
15. Maintain and develop school – community partnerships.
16. Share responsibility for building security for property and persons, including providing supervision of specific areas of the building.
17. Serve as the principal’s liaison at school and at professional public meetings in the principal’s absence.
18. Attend local, state and national conferences, conventions and workshops as assigned.