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Special Education Teacher, Minneapolis, MN

PART-TIME Special Education Teacher

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Special Education Teacher -- SLD and EBD Preferred

Special Education Teacher -- DCD or ASD

Special Education teacher -- SLD or DCD, St. Paul




 

Position: Special Education Teacher position open

Application Deadline: Posted until Filled

 
Starting Date: September 28th, 2010

 
Position Type: Full-time

LICENSES:  EBD Required
                   LD & EBD Preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The special educator is responsible for ensuring that the individual educational plans are provided to eligible students and to other students as appropriate. The special education teacher is both an instructional and consulting teacher who provides support service to students and teachers as academic/social needs arise.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
One year contract renewable bass on performance evaluation

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.      Current Minnesota license with an endorsement in special education; current knowledge of Special Education and related laws.
2.      Special Licensing in EBD/LD and speech highly desired
3.      Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.
4.      Prior successful teaching experience as well as skills in collaboration and teamwork
5.      Commitment to the district mission and Action Plan. DESIRED:
•       At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
•       Masters degree preferred

APPLICATION:
Interested candidates shall submit cover letter, resume, three written letters of recommendation as well as copies of transcripts and current Minnesota teaching license with the proper endorsement(s).   Applications may be submitted via internet to Drkouavang@hamaa.org or mail to LTA at 1330 Blair Ave West, St. Paul, MN 55104.  Interview will begin Sept 10st, 2009.

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Long Tieng Academy is an equal opportunity educator and employer


 

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Noble Academy District #4171

General Purpose: To create an educational program, classroom and building environment that is Multicultural/Gender/Ability Fair, is favorable to learning and growth, and is based on a commitment that all children can learn.

 

Professional Qualifications:  A valid Minnesota teaching license, certificate, or other legal credentials required for level of assignment.

  • Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education is desirable
  • Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
  • Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, and as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective

 

Professional Responsibilities: 

 General:

  • Acquires knowledge of academic programs and expectations/goals.  Works to support and achieve those goals.
  • Establishes developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral expectations for students and for him/herself and communicates those to students and their families.
  • Creates lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as Multicultural/Gender/Ability Fair.   Selects, adapts and individualizes materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skills.
  • Teaches students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
  • Collaborates and communicates regularly with families in making educational decisions and uses family and community resources to support learning.
  • Assesses students’ developmental, cognitive, and social needs, and provides developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
  • Regularly assesses student learning by using multiple forms of assessment.
  • Facilitates positive interactions between students and teacher, student and peers, and student and other adults.
  • Models learning and behaviors consistent with the expectations for students.
  • Assesses own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP).
  • Participates in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.
  • Collaborates with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
  • Participates in site-based management and shared decision-making.
  • Always keeps the students’ needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision-making.
  • Has a working knowledge of and implements the Minnesota State Standards.
  • Participates in all school/family events beyond the school day.
  • Develops guidelines for safety, the school day classroom behavior and make sure children follow them.
  • Organizes desks, bulletin boards, classroom materials, computer stations and other classroom displays as directed by the administration.
  • Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Collaborates with teachers to align them and/or team teaching.
  • Follows other duties as assigned by the Principal.

 

Specifics:

  • Works closely with Special Projects and seeks for process to stay in compliance to the State’s requirements
  • Develops, maintains, and organizes students’ IEPs and files
  • Keeps communication lines open and regular with the Director/Principal
  • Works closely with school psychologist, speech clinician, and occupational therapist in assessing, interventions, collaboration, strategizing, and developing behavior plans for students as needed
  • Leads SST Team:  SST meeting, sets agendas, facilitates meetings, provides the student find process and forms, intervention ideas, etc.

 

Knowledge and Skills: 

  • Assists the Principal with marketing the school through the use of banners, flyers, brochures, signs, fundraising events, etc. as needed.
  • Ability and willingness to keep records and classroom space organized and easy accessibility.
  • Considerable ability to follow through in a timely manner.
  • Considerable knowledge of and ability to perform classroom management skills, practices and relationship building
  • Considerable skills in teaching others to safely operate office machines and equipment.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to members of the public, the community, the staff, the students, and the administration.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a variety of personality types and dispositions in numerous circumstances while maintaining a controlled, tactful, respectful, professional manner.
  • Excellent team player skills with positive attitude.
  • Ability to maintain a calm presence in an emergency.
  • Ability to think clearly in any situation, determine priorities, and handle multiple tasks.
  • Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly.
  • Willingness to show initiative in problem solving and team goal achievements.

 

Professional Expectations:

  • Every teacher of the District is subject to the rules and regulations contained in the NBA Staff Handbook and the provisions thereof shall constitute their employment.
  • All teachers of the District are expected to be punctual and in regular attendance.
  • If any employee is unable to report to duty because of illness or otherwise, immediate notice must be given to the Principal
  • Outside work is not permitted during school hours and all employees shall devote their entire defined workday to the duties in which they have been assigned.
  • If any employee is unable to report to duty because of illness or otherwise, immediate notice will be given to the Director/Principal of the school.
  • All members will maintain a professional appearance, general decorum, and behavior that conforms to their professional status in the community.
  • Special care will be taken by every employee in the use and protection of all school property.
  • Every staff member is subject to the rules and regulations contained in the Terms of Employment and Staff Handbook
  • All staff are expected to be punctual and in regular attendance
  • If any employee is unable to report to duty because of illness or otherwise, immediate notice must be given to the Principal
  • Outside work is not permitted during school hours and all employees shall devote their entire defined workday to the duties in which they have been assigned
  • All members will maintain a professional appearance, general decorum, and behavior that conforms to their professional status in the community
  • Special care will be taken by every employee in the use and protection of all school property
  • The Employee shall provide the following services in a proper professional and satisfactory manner:

a)       Strive to understand the philosophy and mission statement of the school, to model the ideals expressed therein, and to inspire students to do the same;

b)       Employee agrees to perform his/her job duties diligently, in good faith, and to the best of his/her ability.  The employee further agrees to be loyal to the Board and to Noble Academy.

c)       Outside work is not permitted during school hours and all employees shall devote their entire defined workday to the duties in which they have been assigned.                                                                                                                                                                                       

d)       Accept and follow the policies and procedures of the school as set by the administration and the Board of the school;

e)       Work collegially with the entire staff, in a spirit of cooperation and peace, as a team for the good of the children and the community;

f)        Recognize the parents/guardians as the child’s primary educator and to work in partnership with them;

g)       Conduct instructional classes in specified grade/subject(s) and perform all duties related to this position (assignment may change from year to year);

h)       Take part in curriculum planning and development and to teach to the outcomes that are adopted;

i)         Continue to grow professionally through participation in ongoing staff development during the assigned days and two hours per week beyond the ending of the school day;

j)         Maintain accurate and complete records for each student;

k)       Maintain responsible care of classroom, materials, furnishings, and all school property and to inspire students to do the same;

l)         Contribute and participate in the life of the school community outside the classroom ((i.e. Hmong New Year, Parent-teacher conference, open house, carnivals, curriculum night and other events as requested by the Principal and or shown on the School Year Calendar);

m)     Assess students and monitor student academic progress on a regular basis. 

n)       The standard work day is from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with mandatory attendance at staff meetings on Thursday from 8:45 AM to 9:25 AM and staff development on Tuesday from 7:25 AM to 9:25 AM.  Note: Executive Director may change the staff development & meeting schedule as needed.

 

Instructions: All interested candidates must submit the following to my attention, either via email or usps mail: resume, cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation & MN license to:

Dianna Chang

4021 Thomas Avenue North

Minneapolis, MN, 55412

(763) 592-7706 Main office

(763) 592-7707 Fax

pdchang@nobleacademy.us


Websitewww.nobleacademy.org


Important Clause:    Noble Academy is a small, independent school district.  All staff are expected to understand their roles.  All staff must follow through with responsibilities knowing that sometimes we will have to perform tasks that are not part of our job descriptions.


Position: PART-TIME Special Education Teacher 

Location: Twin Cities Academy, Saint Paul, MN

Description: Twin Cities Academy, a 6-12 charter school in St. Paul, is looking for a PART-TIME Special Education Teacher to assist our current Special Education Teacher.  We follow the inclusionary model.  This would be a 0.5 FTE position with competitive pay.  Licensure in at least one SPED area is required. (Any area is fine)  Please send your cover letter and resume to Fax # 651-205-4799 or mail to: 835 East 5th St.  St. Paul, MN 55106.  

Link: www.tca.k12.mn.us


 

 

 

 

Position: Speech/Language Pathologist

Location:  Achieve Language Academy, St. Paul, MN 

Job Description:  Achieve Language Academy is a Pre-k – 8th grade charter school serving approximately 400 students.  We are seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist to be part of our special education team.  Candidates should have experience providing service to children in a diverse school setting, who are second language learners, knowledge of due process practices and procedures, excellent written and communication skills and attention to detail with regard to deadlines. 

Instructions:  Send cover letter and resume to:  Achieve Language Academy, 2169 Stillwater Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55109 or email to mapuli@achievemn.org


Position: Special Education Teacher -- (SLD Required, EBD Preferred) 

Location: North Lakes Academy

Job Description:   North Lakes Academy is currently hiring a special education teacher to work with students in grades 5-12 in an inclusion model.  Teacher will be case manager for students who are primarily main streamed.  Teacher will work with general education teachers to monitor student progress, ensure compliance with IEPs, and to co-develop modifications and or accommodations. In addition, the teacher will take part in all staff meetings. This person must support the mission and vision of North Lakes Academy. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. 

Instructions:   Applicants should have a valid Minnesota State Education license. Interested candidates should submit a letter, resume, and references to:
Caroline Little
Middle School Director
North Lakes Academy
255B NW 7th Ave.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
cmlittle@northlakesacademy.org

Deadline:  June 18, 2010

Link: http://www.northlakesacademy.org/employment.html 


 

Position:  Special Education teacher (SLD or DCD licensed preferred) 

Location:  Avalon School, Saint Paul, MN  

Job Description:  Avalon School, a small secondary charter school located in St. Paul, is seeking a licensed Special Education teacher (SLD or DCD licensed preferred) for the 2010-2011 school year. Come join an innovative learning community.  Based on project based curriculum, teacher ownership, and small enrollment. 

Instructions:  Send cover letter and resume to: Personnel Committee, Avalon School, 1745 University Avenue., St. Paul, MN 55104 or email to carrie@avalonschool.org

Link: http://www.avalonschool.org/


 

 

 

 

 

Position:  Special Education EBD Teacher  

Location:  Fraser Academy, Minneapolis MN  

Type of field of education:  Requires a current EBD or LD Special Education Teaching Licensure  

Job Description:  Special Education EBD Teacher, Requires all qualifications and experience needed to successfully operate and manage an EBD program in an inclusive elementary school setting. Prefer knowledge of  working with students with co-morbid diagnosis and various behavioral intervention strategies. Experience working with at-risk students. Requires a current LD or EBD Special Education Teaching Licensure. Open until filled. 

Instructions:   Apply to: Attn. Linda Silrum, Director Fraser Academy 4530 Lyndale Ave So, Minneapolis MN 55419 or lsirlum@ fraseracdemy.org

Link: http://www.fraseracademy.org/employment.html 

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