Special Education Teacher - .5 Strategies-Achieve/.5 Resource (LTS)

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute (LTS) position for the entire school year, serving as a Special Education Strategies Teacher (previously CIP/EBD/OHD) and Achieve Teacher (previously EBD/OHD/ASD) for .5 FTE, and a Special Education Resource Teacher for .5 FTE. The position is anticipated to begin at the start of the 2026-27 school year and continue until the end of the school year. The role involves teaching the curriculum of Independent School District 196, supporting students with educational needs in social communication and self-regulation skills in a supported environment. It requires developing and demonstrating culturally responsive practices, proactive responses to emotional regulation difficulties, and providing instruction in social-emotional skills. The teacher will demonstrate knowledge of assistive technology, employ high expectations using various instructional techniques, and collaborate with others to support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. Advocacy for students with disabilities and strong communication with staff, parents, and professionals are essential. Responsibilities are defined by the master contract.

Requirements

Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education in ABS, ASD, EBD, DD, or LD (Dual special education licensure preferred).
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.
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.
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

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 Strategies program which serves students who have educational needs in social communication and self regulation skills in a supported environment.
Support students in the Achieve program which serves students who have educational needs in social communication 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.
Facilitate, write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Support Plans.
Collaborate with nursing staff to support and perform the necessary delegated health tasks.
Direct the work of paraprofessionals and understand practices for training and supporting paraprofessionals.
Conduct a comprehensive evaluation.
Lift up to 50 pounds of weight.