South Central

Position available:

Elementary (Grades 1-4) Special Education Teacher – EBD Level III

 

Location:

Jefferson Elementary School, 318 South Payne Street, New Ulm MN

 

Start Date:

Fall 2018

 

 

Job Summary:

Responsible for developing a new setting three program, preparing lessons, writing IEPs, conducting IEP meetings, instructing students with a wide range of abilities, assessing student learning, collecting and analyzing student data to plan instruction, creating an engaging and respectful classroom environment, communicating with students, parents and multiple stakeholders, maintaining accurate records, supervising students, managing paraprofessionals, scheduling, participating in school improvement initiatives, and learning professionally.

 

Essential Functions:

Provides instruction for students at the elementary level in a self-contained setting; prepares lesson plans to suit each students’ educational needs; provides academic support to students receiving special education services; provides instruction in language arts, math, social studies, science and social skills.
Serves as Case Manager; facilitates IEP meetings; writes and implements IEPs; evaluates each student’s academic and/or behavioral performance; writes progress reports as required.
Consults/collaborates with the administration, general education staff, special education personnel, parents, and outside agencies for the purpose of ensuring the appropriate delivery of services in adherence to due process requirements; contacts parents and/or guardians to discuss students’ progress.
Maintains student records; prepares reports and correspondence.
Essential Functions (continued):

Provides instructional support designed to ensure an effective and cohesive program; coordinates the placement of students with special needs into the mainstream setting; develops positive intervention plans that can be implemented across school settings.
Provides support for students with behavioral, social, emotional and mental health needs. Effectively uses de-escalation techniques and proactive behavior interventions to improve students behaviors.
Assists and administers District and State standardized testing; trains and directs paraprofessionals with program implementation and student support.
Application Deadline:

Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Questions:

Please contact the District Administrative offices at 507-233-6180.

 

 

 

The school district shall require that applicants for school district positions, who receive an offer of employment, submit to a criminal history background check at a partial expense to the applicant.  All final offers of employment are contingent upon background check results.

 

The employer reserves the right to make assignments of employees to particular buildings.  New Ulm ISD is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability or veteran status.

 

New Ulm Public Schools is a regional center of educational excellence.  Our vision is to prepare our students to be successful in a 21st Century World. Our schools and staff provide challenging and engaging academic programs for all students. Student success in academics, fine arts and athletics are reasons students and families come to New Ulm.

 

We are redefining education in New Ulm.  We offer an early learning center for preschool and kindergarten students, including a community education center. This center includes many outdoor and indoor active learning spaces. Jefferson Elementary provides programming for grades 1-4, focusing on small group instruction, responsive classroom, STEM opportunities and core curriculum.  We offer a middle school structure and environment for grades 5-8, focused on advisory, exploratory and experiential learning opportunities.  Our new high school building is for grades 9-12, offering college, vocational and work ready courses. We have many opportunities for fine arts and athletics for all students.

 

 

For more information on New Ulm Public Schools and the wonderful city of New Ulm,

please visit the following resources:

 

New Ulm Public Schools: www.newulm.k12.mn.us

City of New Ulm:     http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us

New Ulm Chamber of Commerce:    http://www.newulm.com/

Careers in New Ulm video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32wGisMkWI

Under the guidance of the Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instruction objectives, and functions as the IEP Manager to assigned students. RISE – Reaching Independence through Structured Education. Job will remain open until filled.