Position Summary: Teacher will serve as a student-centered educator who is a learner and warm demander for all learners. The teacher will establish collaborative & impactful relationships with colleagues, families, and students. Teacher will understand and model best instructional practices, serve as a member of a Professional Learning Community, and ensure high levels of student learning. Candidate must have a learner, inclusionary, and equity-focused mindset and see that their presence has an impact with students and our school environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet students’ unique learning needs, goals, and accommodations.
- Provide direct instruction in core academic subjects and social-emotional skills using evidence-based teaching strategies.
- Adapt and modify curriculum to support diverse learning styles and developmental levels.
- Utilize behavior management strategies, including positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques, to support student success.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, independence, and social-emotional growth.
- Collaborate with teachers, mental health professionals, paraprofessional, and support staff to implement IEP goals and interventions effectively.
- Monitor student progress through data collection, ongoing observations, and formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed.
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to provide updates on student progress, behavior, and individualized support strategies.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district policies regarding special education documentation, assessments, and reporting.
- Participate in professional development and training to stay current on best practices in special education.
Qualifications:
-Valid MN K-12 Special Education Teaching license.
-Student-Centered
-Commitment and belief around ensuring all students learn at high levels.
-Demonstrated use of research-based instructional and engagement strategies to meet the continuum of individual learning needs while using data and assessments to guide instructional decisions.
-Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students to achieve student learning results.
FTE/Schedule: 1.0 FTE
Salary: Based on candidate’s education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.
Benefits offered for this position are as listed: Teacher – Full Time and Part Time:
Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
$70,000 Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – up to $1,700/year match
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Time
Personal Day(s)
ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.
