Job Summary:
The certified SpEd teacher works with parents and regular education teachers to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs designed to support the growth of special education students. The teacher also develops lesson plans, conducts classroom instruction, evaluates, and assesses both instructional material and student performance. The special education teacher interprets student progress and routinely communicates with parents and the IEP team to share student progress toward their goals, as well as strengths, weaknesses, and/or programs.
South Central
Special Education Teacher, Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) (School Year 2023-2024)
Position Summary:
This Special Education teacher position is part of Owatonna Public School’s K-12 Stride program. Stride classrooms provide specialized instruction to students with multicategorical cognitive delays who require a fuctional curriculum. Stride teachers work closely within a team structure which includes paraprofessionals, related service providers, and administration. Students also access general education courses as appropriate to their educational plan; the Stride teacher plans jointly with the general education teacher to provide the accommodations and modifications necessary in order for the student to access and make progress within the general education curriculum.
Stride teachers are highly relational, yet also possess strong skills in curriculum differentiation based on students’ developmental strengths and challenges. Lessons are individualized and delivered with creativity and enthusiasm in order to maximize student engagement and learning, with the goal of increasing student independence.
Qualifications:
Valid MN Special Education Teaching – DCD or ABS licensure required. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.
Superintendent
Butterfield-Odin is a District of 240 preK-12th grade students in south central MN with a staff dedicated to making our goals and initiatives a success. The superintendent position is a .5 FTE half-time position.
Social Studies Teacher – (2023-2024 School Year)
Position Summary:
This position will be part of our social studies department. Courses could include American History and World History. Candidate must possess strong collaboration skills, ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with students and staff, and a desire to pursue instructional strategies to improve student learning.
Qualifications:
Valid MN Social Studies teaching license.
K-5 Elementary Education Teacher (2023-2024 School Year)
Position Summary:
The K-5 Elementary Teacher will serve as a student-centered educator who is a learner and warm demander for all learners. Teacher will establish collaborative & impactful relationships with colleagues, families, and students. Teacher will understand and model best instructional practices, serve as a member of a Professional Learning Community, and ensure high levels of student learning. Candidate must have a learner, inclusionary, and equity-focused mindset and see that their presence has an impact with students and our school environment. Position begins August 2023.
Qualifications:
-Valid MN Elementary Teaching license.
-Student-Centered
-Commitment and belief around ensuring all students learn at high levels.
-Demonstrated use of research based instructional and engagement strategies to meet the continuum of individual learning needs while using data and assessments to guide instructional decisions.
-Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents and students to achieve student learning results.
-Bi-lingual skills in Spanish or Somali desired.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Birth-Age 3 (School Year 2023-2024)
Position Summary:
This position is for a Birth – age 3 ECSE Teacher. The position performs professional work providing a broad range of consulting, coaching and direct instructional services to children with special needs and their families. Applicants should demonstrate flexibility in providing professional work in a variety of settings; i.e. homes, daycares, and community-based preschool environments. The ECSE teacher networks closely with all related services professionals on the Birth-3 team. The position includes all duties of an ECSE teacher, including special education evaluations and ongoing assessments; training will be provided as needed.