Summary

Part time Special Education teacher for early education learners.

Description

License Required:
Minnesota Birth – age 6 Early Education Special Education licensure. 
Job Duties and Requirements:
1.  Responsible for case management of early education special education students. 
2.  Complete required Due Process procedures within mandated time frames.
3.  Knowledge and ability in appropriate assessment procedures and to analyze assessment data and make appropriate recommendations. 
4.  Develop Individual Education Plans (IEP/IFSP/IIIP) based on assessment data and student needs.
5.  Develop and provide programming based on Individual Educational Plan. 
6.  Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
7.  Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
8.  Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.  

9.  Will participate in training on third party reimbursement and implement third party reimbursement tasks as needed.
10.  Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
11.  Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
12.  Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
 
Specific Responsibilities:
1.    Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
2.    Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
3.    Respond in emergency situations.
4.    Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
5.    May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
6.    May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.
 
Knowledge and Skills:
1.    Strong curriculum background with experience teaching core content curriculum and with teaching strategies.
2.    Has previous experience teaming with special and regular education staff.
3.    Has experience with providing developmental skill instruction in the areas of reading, language arts, math and social skills curriculum. 
  

How to Apply:
1.       Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, resume, and contact information for references to office@discoverywoods.com
2.       Applicant materials will be accepted until the position is filled.

DWS is dedicated to diversity in the workplace. All Veteran and Reservists are encouraged to apply.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans)