Special Education Teacher - Skills

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Skills Teacher teaches the Independent School District 196 curriculum and supports students in the Skills program, which serves students with functional, academic, and self-regulation needs. Instruction may take place in classrooms, community environments, or job-training sites, as specified in students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The teacher uses culturally responsive practices, maintains high expectations, and applies varied instructional techniques and media to support student achievement and equitable outcomes. The teacher supports students with emotional regulation difficulties and teaches strategies for social-emotional development. The role includes using assistive technology to help students access appropriate tools, collaborating to educate students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, and advocating for their achievement. The teacher communicates and collaborates with staff, families, and other professionals; coordinates with nursing staff on delegated health tasks; and directs and supports paraprofessionals. Other responsibilities are defined by the master contract. This is a 1.0 FTE position at Black Hawk Middle School, with an effective date of employment as soon as possible. The employee is responsible to the Special Education Coordinator. Compensation and benefits are according to contractual agreement. If benefit eligible, benefits are available beginning the first day of active employment.

Requirements

Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education in ABS, ASD, EBD, DD, or LD.
Strong general education background.
Experience working with and providing services to people from diverse cultures, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Evidence of a growth mindset and ability to accelerate academic and social-emotional growth 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 the 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 IEPs and Behavior Support Plans.
Ability to collaborate with nursing staff to support and perform necessary delegated health tasks.
Ability to direct the work of paraprofessionals and understanding of practices for training and supporting paraprofessionals.
Knowledge of special education best practices and implementation strategies for sensory activities, positive behavior support, academic instruction, and development of routines.
Understanding and ability to conduct a comprehensive evaluation.
Thorough understanding of special education laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Valid driver's license or ability to provide travel for oneself between locations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Teach the curriculum of Independent School District 196.
Support students in the Skills program with functional, academic, and self-regulation needs, providing instruction in classrooms, community environments, or job-training sites as specified in their IEPs.
Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that promote equitable outcomes, particularly for groups over-represented in special education.
Proactively support students with emotional regulation difficulties and teach strategies for social-emotional skill development.
Use knowledge of assistive technology to help students access appropriate tools and work efficiently.
Employ high expectations and a variety of instructional techniques and media.
Collaborate with others to plan, teach, and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
Advocate for students with disabilities to support high levels of achievement.
Communicate and collaborate with staff, parents, and other professionals.
Facilitate, write, and implement Individual Education Plans and Behavior Support Plans.
Collaborate with nursing staff to support and perform necessary delegated health tasks.
Direct the work of paraprofessionals and train and support them.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations and apply special education best practices, including sensory activities, positive behavior support, academic instruction, and routine development.
Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.