Special Education Teacher Setting III

Albert Lea Area Schools•Albert Lea, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of students in a special education setting; evaluates and assesses student academic, functional and behavioral progress; functions as IEP manager to assigned students; directs the work of paraprofessionals; collaborates with other service providers and educators.

Requirements

Minnesota Teaching license in the area of Special Education or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of students in a special education setting
Evaluates and assesses student academic, functional and behavioral progress
Functions as IEP manager to assigned students
Directs the work of paraprofessionals
Collaborates with other service providers and educators

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) Pension
403(b)
Disablity (Sick) Leave/ESST Leave
PTO
Support provided for special education team members : Due Process Clerk to support scheduling of team meetings and ensuring attendance by all members. Maintaining databases and timelines, as well as providing support for due process forms.
Mentoring Program: Collaboration and ongoing support throughout the school year including new teacher induction professional learning opportunities.
New Teacher Onboarding: A three-day onboarding for new staff and their mentors
Teacher Development and Evaluation: Marzano instructional and evaluation framework
Professional Development: Opportunities available within the district (no fee) to grow in your teaching craft, also including required professional development opportunities for relicensure.
Competitive Salary and Benefits.