MSAD Special Teacher-Intermittent

About the role

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs to deaf/hard of hearing or deaf/blind students.
• Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.
• Candidates will be assessed for signing skills prior to hire.

Requirements

• Valid Minnesota teaching license- at minimum a Short Call Substitute License.
• Knowledge of the deaf/hard of hearing and deaf/blind students and educational practices.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies and procedures and education plans and to maintain records and documentation.
• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide instruction to students.

Qualifications

• Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students.
• A valid MN DHH license.
• Demonstration of advanced sign skills.

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance).
• Ability to sit, stand and walk throughout the workday.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Pay

$31.19 / hourly

Schedule

Day Shift, Monday - Friday

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of the following:
• Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months.

Contact

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kerry Vigesaa-David at kerry.vigesaa-david@msa.state.mn.us.