2022-2023 School Year

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Principal, instruct special education students individually and in small groups in accordance with policies and procedures; develop and implement IEP goals, assess students, and coordinate programs to increase independence and functioning in society, socially, vocationally and academically.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Design and implement curriculum and lesson plans for individualized and group instruction; schedule instructional periods; assess student progress. Instruct in other academic areas related to student grade level including math competencies, student computer proficiency, writing skills, art media.

• Instruct students with emotional disturbances utilizing individualized programming in order to implement and achieve IEP goals.

• Participate as a member of IEP teams; attend IEP meetings; provide input to IEP goals; conduct pre and post assessments and perform other data collection; prepare IEP reports and maintain district contacts regarding IEPs.

• Design and implement appropriate behavior management techniques for use in instructional and disciplinary purposes.

• Plan and supervise curriculum-related field trips to the community to enhance social skills, life skills as related to instructional objectives.

• Collaborate with parents and provide parents a written quarterly student progress report and quarterly IEP goals and objectives progress reports.

• Participate in a variety of special project teams and committees; participate in teacher and staff meetings and other in-service training programs.

• Prepare a variety of reports for parents, and other community agencies, administration and others.

• Collaborate with other Teachers, Clinicians, Specialists and others regarding student progress; schedule Student Conferences and Treatment Teams on students on an as needed basis.

• Provide vocational assessment and planning as part of the Transition Plan for applicable students.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction.

• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

• Child guidance principles and practices related to children with emotional disturbances.

• Necessary computer skills as part of the technology curriculum in the classroom.

• Curriculum and lesson plan development to meet IEP goals.

• Terminology involved in special education programs.

• Proper lifting techniques.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Instruct students with emotionally and behaviorally challenges, in appropriate curricular areas per grade level to further achieve IEP goals.

• Understand and relate to children with special needs.

• Monitor and evaluate student progress.

• Train and provide work direction to others.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Maintain records and prepare reports.

• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

• Work independently.

• Meet schedules and time lines.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Minnesota Department of Education License or the ability to obtain license before employment.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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