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Minnesota Association of School Administrators

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ESL Teacher (BHS)

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Educational Assistant – Level IV Special Education (Rahn)

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to elementary special education students.
  • Work under the direction of special educators to reinforce instructional strategies, provide behavior support, and assist with personal care in all school environments.
  • Work as a team member to implement IEP based instructional goals and adaptations including assistive technology.
  • Collect student data and third party billing record documentation.
  • Promote inclusion and self sufficiency of students in the school community.

Educational Assistant – Level IV Special Education (Harriet Bishop)

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to elementary special education students.
  • Work under the direction of special educators to reinforce instructional strategies, provide behavior support, and assist with personal care in all school environments.
  • Work as a team member to implement IEP based instructional goals and adaptations including assistive technology.
  • Collect student data and third party billing record documentation.
  • Promote inclusion and self sufficiency of students in the school community.

Teacher: Special Education

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FTE: 1.0

Position Summary: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, specially designed instruction and case management for students with disabilities. This role involves ensuring students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment by delivering differentiated instruction, managing IEPs, and fostering a structured, engaging classroom environment. The teacher collaborates with colleagues, families, and administrators to support the academic and personal growth of every learner.

Qualifications:

  • Required: Valid Wisconsin DPI teaching license appropriate for the assigned subject/grade level and Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
  • Preferred: Prior teaching experience in the assigned subject/grade level and familiarity with technology integration and various instructional strategies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • IEP Development & Case Management
    • Serve as the IEP Case Manager for an assigned caseload, ensuring all timelines for initial evaluations, annual reviews, and three-year re-evaluations are met.
    • Draft and implement student-centered, College and Career Ready IEPs that focus on high expectations.
    • Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with District policies and state/federal laws.
  • Instructional Delivery & Classroom Management
    • Provide differentiated instruction across various models, including co-teaching, inclusion, pull-out, and self-contained settings.
    • Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with District and state standards, adapting and modifying the general education curriculum to meet unique learner needs.
    • Create and maintain a structured, engaging classroom environment that supports learning and sets clear behavioral expectations.
  • Assessment & Data
    • Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
    • Use data to drive instructional decisions and provide regular progress reports to parents and families.
  • Behavioral Support
    • Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans.
    • Maintain training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention to handle student behaviors requiring de-escalation.
  • Collaboration & Professionalism
    • Work with general education teachers, therapists (OT/PT/Speech), parents and administration to support student success.
    • Supervise and provide daily guidance to special education paraprofessionals.
    • Attend required staff meetings, participate in professional learning communities, and stay current with best practices in teaching.
  • Physical & Work Environment Requirements
    • Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
    • Occasional lifting, carrying, or pushing of materials and classroom equipment.
    • Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through electronic means.
    • Work primarily in a classroom setting, with occasional outdoor supervision and off-site activities.

Terms of Employment:

  • Contract Length: 192 days per school year.
  • Evaluation: Performance evaluations will be conducted by the Building Principal or Associate Principal in accordance with Hudson School District Board of Education policies.