Special Education Student Support Teacher

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)•Prior Lake, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide assistance and tutoring support for students with special needs so they can have an equitable education in comparison to their peers. Maintains a safe and healthy environment. Responsible for the supervision of students in classroom settings, and on activities. Collaborates with peers on positive behavioral support and behavior plans. Attends and assists with all initial evaluations annual and exit IEP meetings. Provides support for students in the special education referral process and demonstrates the ability to review and a comprehensive evaluation. Serves as a Direct Liaison between schools and families. Consults with student's teachers on academic, attendance, social, emotional behavioral or cultural issues. Coordinates Special Event planning and delivery. Prepares proposals for events as assigned. Assists with all activities in the SMSC Education Department. Participates and promotes Dakota Language and culture through programing, activities and special events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education.
Current MN Teaching License in the field of Special Education is required.
Demonstrated experience as a classroom teacher, instructor, or teaching assistant.
Demonstrates a sensitivity to and understanding of the Dakota people, their culture, history and contemporary status.
Demonstrated understanding of, and experience working with Native American school-age children and their families.
Demonstrates the ability to work closely with our families and the school’s staff to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and cooperation.
Demonstrates a commitment to promoting academic success for each student.
Demonstrates effective organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrates computer skills, Microsoft, Word, and Excel.
Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record.
C.P.R. and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide opportunities for students to develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment.
Responsible for the supervision of students in classroom settings, and on activities.
Collaborates with peers on positive behavioral support and behavior plans.
Attends and assists with all initial evaluations annual and exit IEP meetings.
Provides support for students in the special education referral process and demonstrates the ability to review and a comprehensive evaluation.
Serves as a Direct Liaison between schools and families.
Consults with student's teachers on academic, attendance, social, emotional behavioral or cultural issues.
Coordinates Special Event planning and delivery.
Prepares proposals for events as assigned.
Assists with all activities in the SMSC Education Department.
Participates and promotes Dakota Language and culture through programing, activities and special events.