Summary

Special Education Teaching | Developmental Disabilitiels/DCD Teacher | Rockford Middle School

Description

Position Type: DCD/ASD Special Education Teaching
Date Posted: 5/24/24
Location: Rockford Middle School: Center for Environmental Studies
Date Available: 2024-25 School Year  

Join our energetic, passionate, and collaborative Special Education team!

Description/Requirements
Rockford Middle School: Center for Environmental Studies (RMS-CES) is a vibrant and inclusive educational community committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities for all students. We believe in fostering an environment where every individual is valued and supported in reaching their full potential.

We are looking for a compassionate Middle School Special Education Teacher with a focus on serving students with Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the unique learning needs of students with DCD/ASD and demonstrate the ability to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

  • Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with the IEP team and other stakeholders.

  • Provide differentiated instruction and support to meet the diverse academic, social/emotional and functional needs of students.

  • Create and maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment conducive to learning and growth.

  • Utilize evidence-based practices and instructional strategies tailored to the needs of students 

  • Collaborate with general education teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure accommodations and modifications are being implemented through lessons, activities, assignments, and tests.

  • Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed to facilitate growth and achievement.

  • Provide clear direction and responsibilities to paraprofessionals

  • Foster a culture of respect, understanding, and acceptance among students, promoting empathy and inclusivity.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues.

  • Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the unique needs of students with disabilities.

  • Benefits:

    Bargaining Unit:  Education Minnesota – Rockford , Master Agreement – Rockford

    Medical

  • Single Coverage – District pays $740 toward premium 

  • Family Coverage – District pays $1400 toward premium 

  • District contributes $1,000 into HSA – if enrolled in high deductible plan

  • Flexible Spending Acct:  Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

    Retirement:

  • The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Teachers Retirement Association pension plan

  • Employees may also elect to participate in Deferred Compensation Plan once continuing rights granted

  • Dental:  Single coverage – District pays sum that covers premium for employee only

    Life Insurance:  District provides $60,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

    Long Term Disability:  District provided at no cost to the employee

All Special Education teaching licenses considered.

Contact Information
Paul Warzecha
Rockford Middle School: Center for Environmental Studies Principal
warzechap@rockford.k12.mn.us

Emily Seitzer
Special Education Supervisor
eseitzer@mawseco.k12.mn.us  

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