Special Education Teacher

Position Title:  Special Education Teacher, Center-based Classroom (Available 1/2/2025)

Assignment:  LEAP (Centerbased Classroom) at McAuliffe Elementary School

FTE: 1.0 

Compensation: Ed MN Hastings - Teachers Master Agreement


Qualifications:

• Minnesota licensure in Developmental Disabilities (DD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Academic Behavior Strategist (ABS) is preferred 

• Experience and knowledge of writing, monitoring, and implementing IEPs 

• Experience in developing and implementing a variety of behavior strategies and interventions for effective programming

• Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) preferred, training provided by the district if needed.   

Competencies:

• Must possess knowledge of MN standards and options for achieving those standards

• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to parents, students, staff, and administrators 

• Ability to work with a team of professionals to meet the needs of students

• Ability to collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals 

• Proficient in meeting deadlines and managing daily record keeping

• Conduct assessments as part of the special education evaluation process: academic, observations, and Functional Behavioral Assessment.

• Understand and implement the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population

• Develop and implement positive behavior and social skills curriculum

• Performs other related duties as assigned