LTR Special Education Teacher

Albert Lea Area Schools•Albert Lea, MN

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of students in the 8-12th grades. This role involves evaluating and assessing student progress, managing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for assigned students, directing the work of paraprofessionals, and collaborating with other service providers and educators. Support is provided for special education team members through building special education leadership roles to ensure compliance with due process, effective delivery of instructional services and supports, scheduling, and assessment of student learning outcomes. A Due Process Clerk assists with scheduling team meetings, ensuring attendance, maintaining databases and timelines, and providing support for due process forms.

Requirements

Minnesota Teaching license in K-12 Special Education or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

Develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of students in the 8-12th grades
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
Ensures compliance with due process
Ensures effective delivery of instructional services and supports
Schedules and assesses student learning outcomes