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POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate student instruction Serve as case manager for all special education students Team teaching, as directed Facilitate annual IEP meetings Serve as a parent and child advocate Ensure that school complies with all regulations and rules set forth by the Minnesota Department of Education and Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1997 Work with Special Education Director to ensure that students are identified and served appropriately Carry out all responsibilities associated with special education teaching assignment Communicate closely with classroom teacher and parents encouraging parental involvement regarding program goals, classroom activities, homework, school functions, and student progress Create a safe classroom environment. Collaborate with grade-level team members, program specialists, director, and other staff Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures, and evaluation processes in immersion programs. Participate in staff development activities Participate in all training programs required for immersion and the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme

Job Description Art *Carry out all responsibilities associated with elementary immersion Art specialist teaching assignment. *Conduct Art instruction in Spanish. *Interweave Hispanic cultures into instruction throughout the school year. *Infuse multi-cultural education and concepts into the Art curriculum on a continual basis. *Develop IBPYP curriculum materials and instructional strategies for elementary students as a part of a school-wide team. *Communicate closely and encourage parental involvement regarding Art curriculum goals. *Create a safe classroom environment. *Collaborate with school-wide team members (classroom teachers, director and PYP coordinator) regarding program implementation. *Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures and evaluation processes in immersion programs. *Participate in weekly program planning and staff development activities. *Participate in all training programs required for immersion and the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme.