Special Education Student Support Teacher

Job Overview

Provide opportunities for students to develop and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills.

Maintains a safe and healthy environment.

Responsible for the supervision of students in classroom settings, and on activities.

Collaborates with peers on positive behavioral support and behavior plans.

Attends and assists with all initial evaluations, annual, and exit IEP meetings.

Provides support for students in the special education referral process and demonstrates the ability to review and a comprehensive evaluation.

Create Lasting Change

Serves as a Direct Liaison between schools and families.

Consults with student's teachers on academic, attendance, social, emotional behavioral or cultural issues.

Congnitions with Special Event planning and delivery.

Prepares proposals for events as assigned.

Aids with all activities in the SMSC Education Department.

Participates and promotes Dakota Language and culture through programing, activities and special events.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education.
• Current MN Teaching License in the field of Special Education is required.
• Demonstrated experience as a classroom teacher, instructor, or teaching assistant.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience working with Native American school-age children and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with our families and the school’s staff to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and cooperation.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting academic success for each student.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills, Microsoft, Word, and Excel.
• Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record.
• C.P.R. and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• A generous PTO package, which includes outreach hours for volunteer work through our #SMSCgives outreach program.
• Discounts on childcare, fuel bus passes and fitness membership.
• Free uniforms and free uniform cleaning.
• Tuition reimbursement.

About the Role

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country.

The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure.

The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• A generous PTO package, which includes outreach hours for volunteer work through our #SMSCgives outreach program.
• Discounts on childcare, fuel bus passes and fitness membership.
• Free uniforms and free uniform cleaning.
• Tuition reimbursement.