Chinese Immersion Special Education Teacher

Yinghua Academy•Minneapolis, MN

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chinese Immersion Special Education Teacher will provide services to students with special education needs within a Mandarin Chinese immersion setting. This role ensures compliance with state and federal Special Education requirements and involves direct instruction through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), evaluation of student progress, and meticulous maintenance of all relevant documentation. The teacher will conduct teaching sessions using various models, including inclusion, resource, and pull-out, with students in both Mandarin Chinese and English.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, teacher preparation or related field
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese
Must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license in Elementary Education
Must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license in K-12 Chinese
Must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license in one or more of the following Special Education categories: ABS, SLD, EBD, ASD, and ECSE; or an Out of Field Permission from PELSB; or has the ability to obtain a qualifying MN Teacher’s license
Demonstrated ability to meet the school’s standards for Chinese and English language proficiency

Responsibilities

Provide services to students with special education needs in a Mandarin Chinese immersion setting, and in compliance with the state and federal Special Education requirements.
Be responsible for Individualized Education Program (IEP) direct instruction, evaluation of student progress, and maintenance of all pertinent documents.
Conduct teaching sessions in a variety of models including inclusion, resource, and pull-out models with students in Mandarin Chinese and English.
Develops Individualized Education Plans in collaboration with parents, Special Education Coordinator, and classroom teachers.
Provides direct instruction and support as established in IEPs.
Supports classroom teachers in understanding classroom intervention strategies.
Works collaboratively with the Academic Team to modify student assignments and testing materials per IEPs.
Monitors and evaluates student academic progress.
Participates in professional development and Special Education Advising Council (SEAC) meetings, both inside and outside of school hours.
Seeks guidance from Special Education Coordinator, Academic Director, and Executive Director.
Prepares and regularly submits curriculum pacing charts and lesson plans in Mandarin Chinese and English.
Participates in all scheduled professional development.
Follows school-wide behavioral and safety guidelines and policies.
Applies school and classroom rules consistently and effectively.
Seeks guidance regularly from administration and Q-Comp lead teachers, or Executive Director on behavior and classroom management techniques.
Maintains accurate records and proper documentation of services according to the state and federal Special Education requirements.
Prepares progress reports and completes all evaluations per mandated legal requirements.
Participates in evaluations and child study meetings per legal requirements and supports identification and referral of students as needed.
Attends all required safety and health training.
Advocates for students through regular communication with classroom teachers, specialists, and administrative staff regarding individual student needs.
Communicates with students the expectations for academic performance, classroom behavior, and self-management in Mandarin Chinese.
Maintains effective communication with parents in a timely fashion and attends IEP meetings well-prepared.
Reads all school communication and responds to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
Models and encourages all behavior outlined by the Board-approved Professional Conduct Policy.
Maintains a professional image and a positive attitude.
Completes responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
Meets set objectives and goals and requires minimal supervision.
Demonstrates a commitment to the organization.
Takes pride in work and is committed to quality.
Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.