Special Education Resource Teacher and Behavior Interventionist: Alternative Learning Program and Distrit Wide

About the role

The Special Education Resource Teacher and District Wide Behavior Interventionist position at Hastings Alternative Learning Program and District Wide focuses on maximizing the learning experience of students with special needs through the implementation of district-approved curriculum. This role involves leading and directing the implementation of students' Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior management plans, conducting assessments, and providing specialized support to students experiencing behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the implementation of students' Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior management plans, including leadership 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.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• 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, parents, staff, and administrators.
• Collaborates with and provides direction to paraprofessionals.
• Manages daily record-keeping and other due-process related tasks.
• Provides positive behavior/social-emotional support to students to increase positive student/school relationships and encourages attendance and participation in school-related activities.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Certification: Minnesota Certification as a Special Education Teacher.
• Potential 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.
• Professional Development: Become and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), training provided by the district.
• Experience: Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and disability domains preferred.