Special Education Induction Coach (Teacher on special assignment)

1.0 FTE teacher on special assignment as Special Education Induction Coach
Districtwide Position
189 contract days plus five days extended time
 
Purpose: This position provides district coordination and support for Special Education staff to build capacity with a focus on our Tier 1 and Tier 2 or new to district staff.
 
Position Responsibilities:

• Mentor, model, and coach new special education staff. 
• Attend IEP meetings and Evaluation meetings to mentor, model and coach special education staff on due process (IEP writing, evaluation writing). 
• Write IEP’s, FBA’s, BIP’s and Evaluations.
• Attend and monitor new teacher nights (4 times per year)and paperwork nights (1 time per month). 
• Meet regularly with special education staff  in the building to ensure due process compliance for timelines (IEP’s, progress reports, evaluations, transition, etc.) and provide technical assistance/feedback as needed
• Assist with the intake of special education students during the registration or transfer process
• Assist with training and implementation of Infinite Campus
• Assist with manifestation determination meetings as necessary; conduct file reviews and discuss situation with appropriate parties in order to provide input to staff on procedural requirements
• Serve as a conduit of due process information between the District office and
• Building staff
• Provide recommendation and direction in special education evaluation process
• Facilitate continuous program development and improvement for special education services
• Knowledge of evidenced based practices in academics and social emotional learning
• Train teachers on content, programs, and organizational structures
• Develops strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to student learning and utilizes effective teaching methods and employ a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to the age level, interests, and needs of the students
• Facilitate the process of  collecting data for a more restrictive setting
• Facilitate the curriculum process and implementation of social skills and academic support curriculum for students in special education program
• Facilitate periodic center-base and resource meetings
• Assist school teams in individual student problem-solving and data-driven decisions
• Assist with facilitation of special education department meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education
• Collaborate with other building or district special education coordinators to ensure consistency in programming and teaming

Reports to:

• Director of Student Services

Training and Experience Requirements:

• Current MN special education teaching license
• Minimum three years of experience as a special education teacher
• Knowledge of special education due process
• Experience providing large and small group professional learning
• Special education director license preferred
• Leadership experience preferred

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply on-line at www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp.

Anh Tran
Human Resources Program Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope MN 55427
 
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.