Special Education Resource Teacher

About the role

Cologne Academy (PreKindergarten-8th Grade Public School) is located in Carver County and currently enrolls approximately 750 students between its onsite and virtual academy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the mission and vision of Cologne Academy which focuses on academics and character development.
• Teach using the Core Knowledge curriculum and provide an individualized approach to learning.
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers, special education team members, and parents.
• Implement specialized instruction in reading, written expression, and mathematics, as well as other areas such as social skills, executive functioning skills, and functional skills.
• Write and conduct teacher components of special education evaluations.
• Use instructional technology and create schedules for managing paraprofessionals.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and parents.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in specialized instruction in reading, written expression, and mathematics.
• Continuous progress monitoring skills.
• Experience in specialized instruction in social skills, executive functioning skills, and functional skills.
• Ability to write and conduct teacher components of special education evaluations.
• Proficiency in using instructional technology.
• Ability to create schedules and manage paraprofessionals.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with general education teachers, special education team members, and for providing information to parents.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• A master's degree in education or a related field preferred.
• A valid teaching license in Minnesota.
• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Experience with the Core Knowledge curriculum.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Teamwork and challenges within a supportive work environment.
• Continuous professional growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the school district.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may vary based on the needs of the school.

Benefits

• Health insurance options.
• Paid time off.
• Vacation days.
• Sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities.