1.0 FTE Language Arts Teacher (Middle School)
Secondary Building
2018-19 School Year
Metro
1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher (LD/EBD)
1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher – Multi-Categorical
Secondary Building
Effective for the 2018-19 School Year
Special Education Teacher
Special Ed ASD & LD licensure preferred. Exp working with middle school age students; ability to work collaboratively with students, parents and staff to ensure student progress; high level of communication, and previous exp working with educational data to drive instructional goals.
Director of Special Education – Full time
Indigo Education is a nonprofit organization that is driven by service, leadership, and integrity.
As a member of the Indigo Education team, the Director of Special Education will provide programmatic and financial oversight of the School’s special education programs.
Currently, the majority of Indigo Education’s clients are charter schools. Individuals successful in this role are ethical, organized, and exhibit the ability to work independently and within a group structure. Indigo Education seeks candidates who are highly motivated and demonstrate the initiative necessary to improve the educational programming for students with disabilities throughout Minnesota.
Essential Functions:
Diligently execute the Statement of Assurances and uphold the Code of Ethics for School Administrators (MN Rule 3512.5200).
Assist contracted schools in complying with federal and state rules/regulations pertaining to students with disabilities.
Collaborate with school staff members to monitor programs regarding compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and guidelines pertaining to special education as mandated by the state of Minnesota and federal government.
Provide training and mentoring to teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals regarding broad and specific concepts in the field of special education.
Maintain knowledge of legal and ethical requirements related to the special education programs.
Ensure that adequate educational structure is in place to meet the emotional, physical and cognitive needs of learners with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Oversee special education expenditures and revenue and third party reimbursement as requested by contracted schools.
Facilitate meetings pertaining to student specific and district level meetings.
Participate in local, state, and regional special education meetings as necessary.
Interpret and complete, in a timely manner, special education applications and other essential forms as -required by the state and federal government.
Other job-related duties as assigned by Indigo Education’s Executive Director.
Director of Special Education – Part time
Indigo Education is a nonprofit organization that is driven by service, leadership, and integrity.
As a member of the Indigo Education team, the Director of Special Education will provide programmatic and financial oversight of the School’s special education programs.
Currently, the majority of Indigo Education’s clients are charter schools. Individuals successful in this role are ethical, organized, and exhibit the ability to work independently and within a group structure. Indigo Education seeks candidates who are highly motivated and demonstrate the initiative necessary to improve the educational programming for students with disabilities throughout Minnesota.
Essential Functions:
Diligently execute the Statement of Assurances and uphold the Code of Ethics for School Administrators (MN Rule 3512.5200).
Assist contracted schools in complying with federal and state rules/regulations pertaining to students with disabilities.
Collaborate with school staff members to monitor programs regarding compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and guidelines pertaining to special education as mandated by the state of Minnesota and federal government.
Provide training and mentoring to teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals regarding broad and specific concepts in the field of special education.
Maintain knowledge of legal and ethical requirements related to the special education programs.
Ensure that adequate educational structure is in place to meet the emotional, physical and cognitive needs of learners with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Oversee special education expenditures and revenue and third party reimbursement as requested by contracted schools.
Facilitate meetings pertaining to student specific and district level meetings.
Participate in local, state, and regional special education meetings as necessary.
Interpret and complete, in a timely manner, special education applications and other essential forms as -required by the state and federal government.
Other job-related duties as assigned by Indigo Education’s Executive Director.
Teacher: Special Education- Vision Impaired
JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District; to provide special education services to help alleviate the specific educational areas of concern that prevent the student from experiencing school success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1.Provides direct specialized instruction to students with disabilities. 2.Planning and organizing effectively.
3.Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
4.Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
5.Providing opportunities for individual differences.
6.Making provisions for individual differences.
7.Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
8.Using appropriate language for students to model.
9.Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.
10.Managing and participating in the IEP process (evaluation, IEP development and implementation, progress report and related paperwork).
11.Must communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means.
12.Must attend work regularly.
Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1.Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2.Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3.Being available for extra help.
4.Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5.Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6.Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7.Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8.Avoiding use of position for commercial gain. The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9.Cooperating with other staff members.
10.Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11.Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12.Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13.Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14.Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15.Implementing and directing educational strategies to be utilized by support staff.
Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1.Participating actively in inservice programs.
2.Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3.Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.