Resource Special Education Teacher - DCD / ASD

About the role

Cologne Academy (PreKindergarten-8th Grade Public School) in Cologne, MN seeks professional educators passionate about contributing to its mission and vision focusing on academics and character development. Employment offers teamwork, challenges, and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an enriched learning experience through the Core Knowledge curriculum and individualized learning approaches.
• Teach specialized instruction in reading, written expression, and mathematics.
• Implement continuous progress monitoring and specialized instruction in social skills, executive functioning, and functional skills.
• Write and conduct teacher components of special education evaluations.
• Use instructional technology effectively.
• Create schedules and manage paraprofessionals.
• Communicate effectively with general education teachers, special education team members, and parents.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in specialized instruction in reading, written expression, and mathematics.
• Experience with continuous progress monitoring and specialized instruction in social skills, executive functioning, and functional skills.
• Ability to write and conduct teacher components of special education evaluations.
• Proficiency in using instructional technology.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Valid teaching license in Minnesota.
• Experience working with students with diverse needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

• Specialized instruction in reading, written expression, and mathematics.
• Continuous progress monitoring.
• Specialized instruction in social skills, executive functioning, and functional skills.
• IEP writing and conducting teacher components of special education evaluations.
• Use of instructional technology.
• Creating schedules and managing paraprofessionals.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Employment at Cologne Academy offers a supportive work environment with continuous professional growth in support of student growth in all domains.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to accommodate the needs of both students and staff.

Contact

For questions, please contact Dr. Peterson at lpeterson@cologneacademy.org. The position is open until filled.