Special Education Teacher - Achieve

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Achieve Teacher (previously EBD/OHD/ASD) at Parkview Elementary School, starting at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. The role involves teaching the curriculum of Independent School District 196 and supporting students in the Achieve program, which caters to students with educational needs in emotional, behavioral, and self-regulation skills within a supported environment. The teacher is expected to develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices to achieve equitable outcomes for all students, especially those over-represented in special education. Key aspects include proactively supporting students with emotional regulation difficulties, providing instruction in social-emotional skills, utilizing assistive technology, and maintaining high expectations for students through diverse instructional techniques. Collaboration with colleagues, parents, and other professionals is crucial for planning, teaching, and supporting students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, advocating for their high achievement, and carrying out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.

Requirements

Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education in ABS, ASD, EBD, DD, or LD
Strong general education background
Experience working with and providing service to persons of diverse cultures, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Evidence of a growth mindset and ability to accelerate growth in academic and social/emotional skills using a strengths based model
Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community
Experience working in a school setting or with children ages birth through 21
Ability to follow directions and procedures and facilitate collaborative teaming around students
Ability to facilitate, write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Support Plans
Ability to collaborate with nursing staff to support and perform the necessary delegated health tasks
Ability to direct the work of paraprofessionals and an understanding of practices for training and supporting paraprofessionals
Knowledge of best practices in the field of special education and implementation strategies for sensory activities, positive behavior support, academic instruction, development of routines, etc.
Understanding and ability to conduct a comprehensive evaluation
Thorough understanding of the laws, rules and regulations of special education
Valid driver's license or ability to provide travel for self between locations

Nice To Haves

Dual special education licensure preferred
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred

Responsibilities

Teach curriculum of Independent School District 196
Support students in the Achieve program which serves students who have educational needs in emotional, behavioral and self-regulation skills in a supported environment
Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in special education
Demonstrate proactive response to support students with emotional regulation difficulties
Provide instruction in strategies to support students in developing social emotional skills for success
Demonstrate current knowledge of various forms of assistive technology to support students in accessing the appropriate tools for efficiency
Employ high expectations for students using a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media
Collaborate with others to plan, teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment
Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement
Promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents and other professionals
Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract