Special Education Instructor

Description: The Shakopee School district has several Special Education Para positions available throughout the district. These positions are 6.5 hours a day on student days at the following locations: High School Job Summary: Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).

LOCATION(S): Spring Lake Park High School / Westwood Middle School DUTY DAYS: 185 START: September 6, 2016 HOURS: 15 hours per week / .25 FTE Job Summary: – Preferred applicant to be from an area college or university and – Applicant will be trained to use specific teaching methodologies and materials to work with AVID students. – AVID tutors should be role models of motivated, organized, successful college students who believe that all students will succeed. – Preferred that the tutor is enrolled at colleges or universities. – Tutors will work in a supportive manner with secondary students. They need to be advocates of students and be responsible to the teacher. – They must be willing to meet regularly to discuss student progress and to confer with the teacher about future planning for students. PREFERENCES: We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students. Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning.