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Job Description:
Full-time (1.0 FTE) Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with Faribault Public Schools. This position will work with children ages birth through five; supporting either our home-based birth to 3 program or our preschool programming which includes evaluations, inclusion support, or self-contained classrooms. Faribault ECSE teachers conduct evaluations, develop IFSPs/IEPs, and provide evidence-based special education interventions. Our teams utilize the EQIP model within the birth to 3 programming and the Pyramid Initiative within our preschool programs. Preschool classes are located in two of our elementary buildings and our early learning center which provides our program a variety of class models and locations.
The position commence at the start of the 2024-2025 school year and will be assigned based on interviews with candidates as well as programming needs. You will be supported by a team that includes speech pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, other ECSE teachers, early learning coordinator, and case facilitator.
Qualifications:
Experience working with Early Childhood Special Education students and families in a variety of settings; knowledge of both typical and atypical child development; ability to administer and interpret evaluation and assessment procedures; experience with developing and implementing IFSPs and IEPs; knowledge of due process forms and procedures required; ability to work in a team with other staff and parents; must be able to direct the work of paraprofessionals; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; travel within the community is a part of this position. Preferred, but not required: ability to speak and understand Somali, Spanish, or American Sign Language. All candidates will be considered.
Licensure:
Licensure by the State of Minnesota in Early Childhood Special Education or the ability to be licensed under Minnesota’s Tiered Licensure system.
Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.
The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.
Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include:
- Substantial personal and sick leave days
- Fully paid single health insurance
- Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
- Enticing retirement package
- Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
- State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
- 1:1 Technology for staff use
- Work-life balance culture
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Strong mission and vision statements
- Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
- Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming
In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:
- Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
- Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
- Lots of lakes and good fishing
- New downtown revitalization project
- Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities
Application Procedure:
Apply online at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us
Application Deadline: April 5, 2024 or until filled
