Special Education Teacher, ASD - Long Term Sub

About the Role

Brainerd Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide case management and learning activities for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level III. This position is a full-time long-term substitute assignment at Forestview Middle School through November, operating within the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Minnesota State Law.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and conduct evaluations
• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of a child, the child's family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for the IEP
• Educate parents and others regarding the provision of services
• Provide research based specialized instruction as outlined in the IEP
• Consult with parents, other service providers and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services
• Prepare a preplanned schedule of individualized and small group age-appropriate activities for classroom instruction
• Supervise and provide direction for classroom Teaching Assistants
• Maintain suitable classroom and behavior management
• Monitor classroom instruction for purpose of ensuring student progress and a safe learning environment
• Utilize a variety of materials and teaching techniques
• Participate physically with the students in activities being taught
• Plan and conduct a system of continuous evaluation of each student's progress
• Coordinate provision of services for the purpose of maximizing opportunities for learning
• Participate in meetings (IEP, conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's goals/outcomes
• Provide training to related service personnel and parents in the area of student's disabilities
• Prepare documentation (evaluations, observations, progress reports) for the purpose of providing information and reporting requirements
• Maintain records and reports as required and for compliance with administrative policies, state and federal rules and regulations
• Make referrals to other professionals and agencies on behalf of the student as appropriate
• Encourage parents and instruct them in appropriate methods to assist their child
• Collaborate with other Special Education Teachers to ensure successful transition for students from one setting to another
• Participate in staff development opportunities to improve job related skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Performs all additional tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• IEP development, placement, least restrictive environment, accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology
• Assess students using academic, behavioral, functional, social-emotional, and communication measures
• Think diagnostically and analytically about student performance

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota teaching license in Special Education, in area indicated
• Experience teaching in special education settings
• Experience in due process procedures including conducting evaluations, writing IEP's, monitoring progress, and facilitating meetings