Long Term Sub - Special Education LEAP Teacher - McAuliffe Elementary

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the School Principal and Director/Supervisor of Special Services, the Special Education Teacher will work to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, social skills and other needs identified by the IEP team while implementing district approved curriculum; document teaching and student progress/activities and outcomes; address students' specific needs; and provide a safe and optimal learning environment.

Qualifications

• Certification: Minnesota Certification as a Special Education Teacher.
• Preferred Certification: K-12 Minnesota licensure in one of the following licensure domains: Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Academic Behavior Strategist (ABS).
• Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Become and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), training provided by the district.
• Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and disability domains preferred.

Essential Functions

• Leads and directs the implementation of students' Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior management plans, including leadership and and communication with regard to problem solving and proactive behavioral planning.
• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning, including Functional Behavioral Assessments.
• Participates in Child Study Review Team discussions and assists in developing IEPs for students.
• Collaborates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.

Additional Duties

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Maintains strong written and verbal communication skills to parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Collaborates with and provides direction to paraprofessionals.
• Manages daily record keeping and other due-process related tasks.

Note

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.