Special Education Teacher

Lake Park Audubon Secondary School is currently seeking a High School Special Education Instructor for the 2022-2023 school year.  Applicant must have or have the ability to obtain a MN teaching license, and a strong desire to work with struggling students.

Lake Park Audubon Secondary School is currently seeking a FACS Instructor for the 2022-2023 school year. Applicant must have or be able to obtain a MN teaching license with appropriate qualifications to teach Family and Consumer Science Courses.

Our School District is located within two communities in beautiful MN lakes country, with our K-6 building located in Audubon, MN (a short distance from Detroit Lakes) and our 7-12 building located in Lake Park, MN (35 minutes from the F-M area). The district provides a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to grow as an educator.

SUMMARY:
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Teaches District approved curriculum.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and –in harmony with the goals–establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students.
Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.