Overview:
We are seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers to join our team. Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Current teaching license in ASD, EBD OR a valid license in another subject area & willing to get an Out of Field license
- If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2 Teaching License in ASD or EBD
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of:
- current best practices, laws, including due process and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA), and interventions regarding the education of special needs students;
- specific disabilities and familiarity with common children’s mental health disorders, as well as specific strategies/interventions to use in the classroom.
- Knowledge of:
- educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;
- child development;
- learning theory; students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective;
- educational testing;
- specific disabilities and familiarity with common children’s mental health disorders.
- Skilled in:
- classroom and behavior management;
- working with students having a wide range of disabilities;
- the five real-life transition areas is required for some positions;
- utilizing computer technology for educational purposes, including word processing;
- interpersonal relationships, and the ability to work with students and staff in stressful situations;
- transitional service planning and remedial instruction;
- customer service;
- problem-solving;
- effective time management and prioritization.
- Considerable ability to:
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; excellent listening skills;
- establish rapport with others and to interact effectively with persons having a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds;
- handle multiple issues simultaneously;
- work independently and as an effective team member.
- Ability to:
- develop and update curriculum, lesson plans and associated materials necessary to meet the unique needs of the special education students;
- develop relevant assessment tools, and integrate the results of the assessments into instructional units;
- teach a variety of students with varying disabilities, a variety of classes, each quarter;
- create a structured and efficient working environment for students;
- be flexible regarding meeting the changing needs of students, as well as the varying modifications to district and county mandates;
- navigate intercultural issues with sensitivity and awareness and with a high level of cultural proficiency;
- work with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
- use computer software applications to accomplish work tasks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,819.00 - $96,833.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn Park, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person