Special Services Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Shakopee High School

Job Summary

Deliver direct and indirect special education services to students in a resource room setting and/or co-taught classroom, monitor progress on IEP goals and objectives; follow due process and IEP procedures and manage the paperwork; communicate effectively with families and staff; develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans, direct the work of paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in content area in accordance with each student's ability
• Create a classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth
• Establish effective working relationships with students and parents
• Work collaboratively with other staff members

Requirements

• Valid MN teaching licensure in special education, specifically EBD, SLD, ASD or ABS
• NVCI (CPI) training preferred
• Experience working with a variety of disabilities, and the ability to deliver specialized instruction to meet the individual needs of these students
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction

Qualifications

Training for specific needs of the students in the program will be provided by the district.

Skills

Ability to deliver specialized instruction to meet the individual needs of students with various disabilities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA & VEBA options
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options
• Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Plan + district contribution
• 403(B) plan + district contribution

Pay

Salary ranges from $52,020 to $126,971 depending upon education level and experience.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities provided by the District
• Strong mentoring program for first-year staff

Application Procedure

Apply online at www.shakopee.k12.mn.us under Job ID 6643.

Selection Procedure

Candidates who are under further consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Position will remain open until filled.

Our Mission

Shakopee Schools, in partnership with our community, will educate lifelong learners to succeed in a diverse world.

District Information

The Shakopee district serves more than 8,000 students in Shakpee, Savage, Prior Lake, and the Jackson, Louisville, and Sand Creek Townships. Our district is located in one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Twin Cities. We offer a myriad of programs and activities that give our students of all ages, backgrounds and interests the chance to learn, share, explore and expand their knowledge, talents, skills and abilities in academics, arts, athletics, community service, and so much more. We also offer a variety of high potential classes at all grades as well as programs at the high school that can earn students college credits. The Shakopee School District is committed to providing the best opportunities for our students. We are dedicated to helping them excel and achieve their educational goals and teaching them to be good citizens of our community, our nation and our world.