Special Education Teacher – Crossroads School & Vocational Center (2623)

– Provide direct special education services for students as identified on their individualized education plans. This includes any combination of reading, math, self regulation, and social skills services. – Provide consultation and support to classroom teachers regarding students on IEPs. Co teaching, team teaching, and other forms of collaboration will be an important part of your role. – Provide work direction and support to the assigned Educational Assistants (Paraprofessionals). – Perform educational evaluations of students as required. – Develop, write and implement IEPs for assigned caseload. – Ensure that due process requirements are being followed. Crossroads School andVocational Center (CSVC) is a special K-12 school operated by Independent School District 15 located just north of the metro area. The majority of students served at CSVC are residents of Bar-None Residential Treatment Center and are classified asat-risk youth who exhibit emotional and behavioral problems. Students from ISD 15 and surrounding districts also attend CSVC because, for many reasons, they have not been successful at their regular school of attendance. We offer a high level of special education support. Class sizes and caseloads are very small when compared to a traditional school setting. Average caseload for this position will be 8-10 students. The hired special education teacher will work specifically with middle and high school students with behavioral challenges that are also identified with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The ideal candidate willhave experience setting up and evaluating programming specific for ASD students.

Edina Public Schools has a Special Education Facilitator position available at South View Middle School beginning August 15, 2017.

Edina Public Schools has a temporary Special Education teaching (long term substitute) position available at Valley View Middle School beginning April 3, 2017.

Position begins 2017/2018 school year. Educate, plan, teach, facilitate and evaluate students and children identified with special education needs according to local, state and federal regulations and guidelines. Responsibilities: Plan and implement individualized instruction designed to meet the educational needs of children on IEPs. Creates a learning environment conducive to the learning needs of children with disabilities. Encourages student success by collaborating with classroom teachers and assisting with accommodations and modifications when appropriate. Employs a variety of instructional techniques embedding technology when appropriate. Conducts and carries out educational assessments. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and district procedures. New Prague Area Schools is a consistently growing district of 4,000 students, Pre K through 12. The district is located about 45 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. The district serves the students and community members of the New Prague, Elko New Market, northern Lonsdale areas, as well as several other communities. The district offers a small-town quality of life with easy access to the conveniences of a major metropolitan area. I.S.D. 721 is an equal opportunity employer.