Special Education Teacher - Summer School - 2 positions
Columbia Heights, MN 
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Job Description
  • Position Type:
    Extended School Year Program/Summer Hours/Teacher

  • Date Posted:
    4/12/2024

  • Location:
    Columbia Heights School District (ISD #13)

  • Additional Information:


    NORTHEAST METRO 916 INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    VACANCY NOTICE

    Date Posted: April 12, 2024

    Position Title: Teacher - Summer School

    Assignment:

    Hours: 145 (2 positions available)

    Summer School Schedule: June 14-July 25, No School June 19, July 1-5; Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.


    Nature of Work:

    Incumbents are responsible for teaching students in assigned disciplines in classrooms, small groups, or at home; adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; developing individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development; establishing and enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students; administering tests to help determine students' developmental levels, needs, or potential; and conferring with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.

    Typical Class Responsibilities:

    • Implements and delivers instructional activities to students; instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and resources; monitors and assesses student progress and competency mastery, which includes: identifying appropriate assessment methods; developing and administering tests; grading assigned student work; providing performance feedback; and performing other related activities.
    • Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum; establishes learning objectives; prepares and evaluates lesson plans; evaluates and selects instructional resources and/or specialized resources; adapts materials and curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
    • Manages student behavior, which includes: developing and implementing classroom rules and applicable disciplinary procedures; assisting in the administration of applicable behavioral policies and rules; and providing appropriate interventions and strategies to address behavior issues.
    • Maintains accurate and complete student records including grades, achievements, development, and attendance; ensures Due Process rights of students are maintained, as applicable; and develops and writes Individualized Educational Plans and associated reports, as applicable.
    • Participates in a variety of meetings, which may include: parent or guardian conferences, special education briefings, staff and/or committee meetings, staff development sessions, and/or other related meetings.
    • Performs related support functions, which may include: preparing correspondence and reports; responding to inquiries; and performing related duties.
    • Provides feedback to education and student assistants; gives direction to assistants as necessary.
    • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

    Training and Experience Requirements:

    Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree and licensed or able to obtain a license from the Minnesota (PELSB) as an Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS) or in Emotional Behavior Disorders (K-12) and Learning Disabilities (K-12).

    Knowledge Requirements:
    • Applicable learning theories and teaching methods;
    • Curriculum development;
    • Student assessment methods;
    • Proactive behavior management;
    • Classroom management principles and practices;
    • Instructional methods and practices;
    • Differentiated instructional methods and practices;
    • Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
    • Recordkeeping principles;
    • Computers and related software applications.

    Skill Requirements:
    • Developing, implementing, and evaluating lessons;
    • Assessing student achievement and learning;
    • Identifying and utilizing instructional resources and/or specialized resources;
    • Managing classroom behavior;
    • Developing assessment materials;
    • Modifying lesson plans for specialized populations;
    • Maintaining applicable student records;
    • Applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
    • Preparing and maintaining records and reports;
    • Operating a computer and applicable software applications;
    • Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

    Physical Requirements:

    Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.

    Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.


    Area Learning Center Profile:

    Our Area Learning Center programs offer a comprehensive and rigorous high school curriculum that is delivered within a personalized, flexible and nurturing environment. Our schools are leaders in utilizing Collaborative Problem Solving as a Positive Behavior Intervention Support system. We integrate technology into the curriculum to help prepare our students to become global citizens.


    Committment to Equity

    At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.

    Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.








     

    Job Summary
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    High School or Equivalent
    Required Experience
    Open
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