Summary
Description
Fulltime early childhood special education teachers for ages B-5
Based at New Hope Learning Center, includes travel to other district and community sites
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Report to appropriate special education supervisory staff.
- Develop an individualized educational program for students based upon needs identified in the evaluation report.
- Follow necessary due process procedures.
- Be an advocate for students and assist in carrying out Early Learning and school district goals.
- Collaborate with classroom staff, related service providers and outside agencies.
- Organize meetings between staff and families to complete a special education evaluation.
- Plan, consult with families and assess student’s educational needs and eligibility for special education services through standardized and norm-referenced tests and observations following special education criteria.
- Complete special education assessment in a timely manner.
- Provide information to families regarding outside agencies, as needed.
- Plan student’s transition from evaluation to special education services.
- Collaborate with general education teachers and related service providers.
- Make data based decisions when planning and implementing intervention strategies.
- Communication with staff and families.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Minnesota teaching license in early childhood special education.
- Knowledge and experience in the area of early childhood special education.
- Ability to provide academic, social, adaptive and inclusive programming and support.
- Experience in working with preschool children, particularly those having emotional and behavioral difficulties.
- Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/
Posting open until filled
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
