DAPE Teacher - Part-Time (.7 FTE)

Mounds View Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mounds View Public Schools is seeking a DAPE Teacher (district wide) for a .7 FTE, part-time schedule to start ASAP. Pay follows the teacher labor agreement, with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, and more as detailed in the benefits summary.

The role requires MN licensure in DAPE (K-12) and the ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, instructional adaptability, and expertise in IEP processes and DAPE methods.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the state of MN in DAPE for grades K-12.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to employ high expectations using a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Knowledge and experience with due process procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing student IEPs; help establish goals/objectives; complete IEP components for DAPE.
• Provide direct special education instruction to students identified for DAPE services.
• Perform DAPE educational assessments as required.
• Participate in IEP meetings as required.
• Maintain documentation related to third party billing.
• Maintain and complete progress notes, consultation notes, and/or letters.
• Develop culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, especially underrepresented groups in special education.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of instructional best practices and DAPE methods.
• Collaborate with others to plan, teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure high achievement.
• Promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents and other professionals.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

DAPE licensing (MN)

Collaborative teamwork

DAPE instructional methods

Due process procedures

Excellent communication

Job description

Position: DAPE Teacher (district wide) (.7 FTE)
Work Schedule: .7 FTE, Part-time, 186 duty days
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Steps and lanes are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement
Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance and other benefits as outlined in teacher summary of benefits

Required Qualifications

• Licensed by the state of MN in DAPE, grades K-12
• Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to employ high expectations for students using a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media
• Knowledge and experience with due process procedures
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing student Individualized Education Plan (IEP); assists case manager in establishing students' goals and objectives; completes appropriate components of a student's IEP related to DAPE
• Provide direct special education instruction to students identified for DAPE services
• Perform DAPE educational assessments of students as required
• Participate in IEP meetings as required
• Maintain documentation related to third party billing
• Maintain and complete progress notes, consultation notes, and/or letters
• Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in special education
• Demonstrate current knowledge of instructional best practices and methodology for DAPE
• Collaborate with others to plan, teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment
• Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement
• Promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents and other professionals
• Other related duties as assigned.