Assignment: 1.0 Special Education Teacher, Resource (Setting 1 and/or 2), Kennedy Elementary School / School Year: 2025-2026
Start Date: August 21, 2025
Position Purpose:
Under supervision of the School Principal and Director/Supervisor of Special Services, the Special Education Teacher will work to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, social, behavior, and emotional skills while implementing district approved curriculum; document teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; address students' specific needs; and provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
Compensation/Benefit Information:
Qualifications:
- Required Certification: K-12 Minnesota teaching licsensure as a Special Education Teacher.
- Preferred Certification: K-12 Minnesota licensure in one of the following licensure domains: Academic Behavior Strategist (ABS), LD (Learning Disability), or EBD (Emotional/Behavioral Disability)
- Education: Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Become and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) de-escalation strategies, training provided by the district
- Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and disability domains preferred.
Essential Functions:
- Leads and directs the implementation of students' Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior management plans, including leadership and 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.
- Direct the work of paraprofessionals and an understanding of practices for training and supporting paraprofessionals
- Coordinates 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 and parents.
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to parents, students, staff and administrators.
- Ability to work with a team of professionals to meet the needs of students.
- Ability to collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals.
- Proficient in meeting deadlines and managing daily record keeping and other due-process related tasks.
Additional Duties Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment:
- Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Application Procedure:
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