Summary
Description
POSTING #: 3090
The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking a special education teacher to provide instruction at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School from approximately April 8, 2024 through the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools believe in:
– A culture of high quality and effective instruction
– Partnerships and collaboration
– Student and staff well-being
– High student achievement
– Stewardship of resources
– Equitable education
Primary Responsibilities:
– Provide program planning and instruction for students with disabilities, student evaluation, and IEP case management
– Provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical and psychological growth
– Implement instructional activities using Minnesota standards that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
– Identify, select and modify instructional resources to support standards and to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, interests, and learning needs
– Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement, particularly in the area of designing meaningful instructional opportunities utilizing the newly available one-to-one Technology using Minnesota standards
– Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
– Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
– Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
Outstanding candidates will have:
– Ability to work with diverse learners
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Desire to work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, staff and administration
– Strong classroom management skills
– Excellent organizational skills
– Knowledge of best practices, including use of technology resources, for learners
– Experience in creating student-centered learning opportunities that address state standards and support students to become life-long learners
– Experience effectively using a variety of data sources to inform instruction
Required Qualifications:
– Valid Minnesota teaching license
– Bachelor’s degree in an educational field of study
Preferred Qualifications:
– Valid Minnesota teaching license as an Academic and Behavioral Strategist, Specific Learning Disabilities or willing to obtain an out of field placement and/or a Tier 1/2 license
– Experience using PBIS to augment student engagement
Contract:
1.0 FTE from approximately April 8, 2024 for the remainder of 2023-2024 school year.
Deadline:
Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled.
Applications will be reviewed upon submission.
Note:
Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.
