Special Education Teacher

*Ensure that adequate structure is in place to meet the emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of learners with IEPs. *Plan and facilitate IEP team meetings *Implement a variety of intervention strategies including behavior interventions to enhance achievement and pro-social skills of learners with IEPs. *Work well with persons of different cultures, races, and socio-economic backgrounds. *Evidence of team-based, creative, flexible, student-centered performance, and a professional demeanor, ability to deal with challenging behaviors in a calm, consistent and patient manner. These approaches are intended to go beyond the detection of interfering behaviors into developing pro-social instructional opportunities. *Work efficiently, cooperatively, and effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment and with a variety of groups including students, parents, general education staff, behavior specialists, and outside agencies *Share accommodations and modifications with general education teachers. *Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. *Develop program components to meet student needs on a continual basis. *Perform all instructional duties required of a classroom teacher. *Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, schools, parents, and outside agencies about students’ special education needs, utilizing these linkages to develop effective school program components. *Adhere to due process timelines and complete special education paperwork in compliance with MDE standards. *Convene and lead staff meetings and parent conferences on behalf of students with IEPs. *Refer, initiate, and write student evaluations as appropriate. *Participate in child study meetings at the program level. *Other job related duties as assigned.

The Language Arts Teacher is responsible to collaborate with parents, teachers, social workers, and other related service providers to assist with classroom instruction, maintain necessary due process paperwork and provide necessary services for all students who have been identified. The Special Education Teacher may supervise one or more paraprofessionals for student support. They may also co-teach classes, deliver direct instruction based on IEP goals, and provide social skills instruction and resource room support.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: *Knowledge of the core curriculum area for Mathematics and Minnesota standards *Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities. *Knowledge of multicultural, gender, and disability fair curriculum concepts. *Strong skills in classroom presentation. *Strong interpersonal skills to work with students, parents, colleagues, and community members from diverse backgrounds. *Excellent organizational skills. *Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. *Ability to function as a member of a professional learning community. *Ability to evaluate student data and modify instruction accordingly. *Ability to bring a bilingual and bicultural approach to classroom learning. Responsibilities: *Monitor and assess student work and give routine feedback on progress. *Establish rubrics for academic expectations. *Communicate often with students and their families on academic progress. *Perform other duties as assigned