Summary

Special Education Teaching | Special Education Teacher (9-12) | Saints Online | Post Date: 10/31/2024 | Available: Immediate Vacancy | Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

Application Procedure: To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Applications received no later than November 14, 2024 will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled.

Job Title: Special Education Homebound Teacher / Secondary Special Education Saints Online teacher

Salary: Based on the current Teacher Work Agreement, will negotiate based on qualifications/years of experience.

Reports to: Special Education Program Supervisor

District Wide Primary Purpose/ Homebound: Provide special students who are confined to the home with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Accommodate or modify instructional material when needed per a student’s IEP. Prepare provided lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work with a student in a home as assigned.

District Wide Primary Purpose/ Special Education Saints Online Teacher: Provide special education students who have elected to access school via Saints Online with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Accommodate or modify instructional material when needed per a student’s IEP via the Edmentum platform.

Education/Certification: Current special education teaching license or eligible for an Out of Field Placement or Tier 1 license

Experience: At least one year student teaching or approved internship

Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of special needs of students Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Instructional Strategies 

  • Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of the team  
  • Implement an instructional program for assigned students and show written evidence of sessions and preparation as required
  • Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
  • Participate in IEP meetings
  • Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities 
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
  • Assess the achievement of the student on a regular basis through formal and informal testing and provide progress reports as required
  • Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district
  • Facilitate IEP meetings and remain compliant with Due Process paperwork.  

Communication 

  • Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers as appropriate
  • Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
  • Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

Job Description: Teachers-Special Education Teacher

For more information about this special education teacher position, you can also contact Steve Brown, Jr. (763) 753-7097.

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.