Middle School Special Education Teacher

NorthStar Public Schools•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NorthStar Public Schools is seeking a mission-driven educator to join their team. As a Middle School Special Education Teacher, you will be a member of the NorthStar Public Schools Instructional Team and will directly lead instruction with students. Special Education Teachers co-teach alongside a general education teacher in an inclusion classroom setting to support all students and lead small group instructional spaces. They will plan and execute high-quality daily lessons that lead to high levels of student achievement and build and support a school-wide culture of excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in special education
Special Education Licensure is required to work with students in Federal Settings 1-3. (K-8 or 5-8 required)
Ability to design and implement specially designed instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of students requiring special education services.
Experience and willingness to work on general education teams and provide collaborative special education services with general education teachers are required.
Ability to collaborate with paraprofessionals and to effectively direct the work delegated to them.
Interest in and ability to relate well to elementary and middle school students.

Nice To Haves

Experience with evaluation and eligibility determination for special education services is preferred.
Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color
Multiple licensures
ASD, DCD, or ABS licensure
Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
Create and teach challenging and engaging lessons aligned to state standards
Assist in the development of curriculum standards and mapping
Work to ensure that all IEPs and student needs are met both within and outside of the classroom
Manage a student caseload
Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned and attend all staff meetings
With support from school leaders, use data to drive instructional practices to improve student achievement and instruction constantly
Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with School Leaders and other school faculty within NorthStar Public Schools
Creates an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning
Establishes effective relationships with students
Create a classroom environment that is warm and demanding and expects 100% of students to meet expectations
Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement
Monitors and manages student behavior effectively
Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents
Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
Supports the mission and values of the school
Supports the programs and priorities of the department and school
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents
Maintains confidentiality
Demonstrates professional behavior
Seeks and develops opportunities for professional growth
Mandatorily attends and participates in required meetings, school events, and committee work (including evenings and weekends as necessary)
Participates in the arrival and dismissal of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities
Performs bus duties for the safety of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities
Monitors hallways between classroom duties to establish safety and clear expectations of student behaviors in the hallways
Home visits to students/families' homes twice per school year
Maintain a neat, clean classroom environment and a professional personal appearance
Performs duties as required/requested