Special Education Instructor

East Grand Forks School District is seeking applicants for a Special Education Instructor

East Grand Forks, MN is a city with a population of approximately 8,500 and located in the heart of the Red River Valley in Northwest Minnesota. It borders Grand Forks, ND and is very close to the University of North Dakota and Northland Community and Technical College. The district’s K-12 enrollment is approximately 1900 students as well as a thriving preschool program. The district has four separate school buildings housing grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12

Terms:

• Salary Range: $44,518-$82,959
• Benefits:
  The teacher benefits include contributions to health, dental, and life insurance plans, with the district covering a portion of premiums. Full-time eligible teachers can access the district’s Group Health Plan and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) if enrolled in a high-deductible health plan, with contributions up to $968.57/month in 2024-25. If eligible, the school district contribution toward dental insurance is $59.14/month for the 2024-25 school year, and the contribution toward life insurance is $20.69/month for the same period. Sick leave accrues at 12 days annually, with up to 48 hours designated as Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST). Unused sick leave is unlimited, while ESST accrues up to 20 days. Additionally, teachers have access to bereavement, jury, military, and unpaid childcare leave along with a matched 403(b) plan and professional development opportunities.
• Please go to the EGFEA Master Agreement for more information.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have or be eligible to obtain a MN teaching license qualified to teach special education.
Preference may be given to applicants licensed in multiple areas including SLD, DCD, EBD, LD, ASD or a combination of these licenses

Reporting Relationship:
The Special Education Instructor reports directly to the Building Principal

Basic Function of the Position:
The Special Education Instructor will provide instruction to students with identified special education needs and strategically support the general education staff.

Job Description:
Develop lesson plans specialized to meet the learning needs and abilities of students with disabilities.
Collaborate with general education teachers, administration, support staff and guardians to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
Develop and implement behavior intervention plans for special education students.
Execute assessment and communicate student progress with parents/guardians and report student performance for local and state records.
Responsible for good data collection expertise and the ability to monitor student progress
Collaborate with and supervise special education paraprofessionals.

To apply, please go to EGF Human Resources or the district’s website (egf.k12.mn.us) and complete the application process. The position will be opened until filled.

East Grand Forks Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer