Summary

Special Education Teacher

Description

Hancock Public School, a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School, has an opening for a full-time upper elementary Special Education teacher beginning asap.  The successful candidate with be working with three other highly skilled Special Education teachers.  Hancock Public School is a member of the Midwest Special Education Coop.

Hancock is a small, friendly community of approximately 800 residents located in West Central Minnesota.  Hancock Public School is a financially sound district, and thanks to strong support and involvement from the community, and a committed staff, our student population continues to grow.  A complete remodel of existing space and new addition was added to our K-12 facility in 2013.  Due to continued growth, in 2019 another new addition was added to our current facility.

Candidates interested in the position must:
 

  1. Utilize best practice teaching strategies including differentiated instruction.
  2. Have a strong background in technology including the use of SMART Boards, Chromebooks, and laptops in the classroom.
  3. Be creative and forward thinking.
  4. Be skilled at meeting the diverse needs of all learners.
  5. Be knowledgeable in the use of data to differentiate and drive instruction.
  6. Be outgoing and community minded.  Willingness to invite/involve parents and community members in the classroom is a must.
  7. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  8. Enjoy working as a collaborative team member in a K-12 setting.
  9. Possess appropriate MN teaching license.

Responsibilities Include:
 

  1. Providing a challenging curriculum for special education students.
  2. Maintaining accurate records of students’ grades and attendance.
  3. Participating in grade level and department meetings, aligning and deepening curriculum, improving pedagogy.
  4. Practicing and carrying out rules and procedures as defined by the Hancock Public School District.
  5. Participating fully in all staff development and staff collaboration such as in-service, staff meetings, department work, committee work, parent teacher conference nights, etc.
  6. Supporting the Principal with supervision of students.

Coaching vacancies include:  Assistant Baseball, Assistant Boys Basketball, Junior High Track and Field, and Junior High Softball.

All interested applicants should send/email a cover letter, resume, copy of teaching license, transcripts, and at least three current letters of recommendation to:

     Mr. Timothy Pahl
     K-12 Principal
     Hancock Public School
     371 Hancock Avenue
     Hancock, MN   56244
     tim.pahl@hancockisd768.org

This position will remain open until filled.  If you would like more information on Hancock Public School please feel free to access our website at www.hancock.k12.mn.us.

Hancock Public School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Any questions regarding this position should be directed to:
 
Timothy A. Pahl
K-12 Principal
Hancock Public School
Phone:  320 392-5621
Email:  tim.pahl@hancockisd768.org