Elementary Special ED Teacher

Shelby American, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic educational community dedicated to providing a well-rounded experience for K-12 students. As an Elementary Special Education Teacher, you'll play a crucial role in instructing and supporting at-risk students, ensuring they receive personalized learning tailored to their IEPs. This position offers the opportunity to foster a flexible classroom environment that promotes growth and development. With a focus on collaboration with general education teachers and parents, you will advocate for students with disabilities and implement effective behavioral interventions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current MN teaching license in Special Education required.
• 3+ years of experience and strong classroom management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and support elementary special education students in grades K-5.
• Develop and maintain IEPs, collaborating with general education teachers.

Skills

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Instructional Technologies

Multi-tasking

Education

Current MN Teaching License in Special Education

3+ Years of Teaching Experience

Job description

Description

Job Category: School Year – Salaried Teachers and Other Licensed Salaried Employees

Classification: FTE 1.0

Job Location: Onsite

Starting Salary: $42,600 - $73,320+, plus a sign-on stipend of $2,000 prorated based on start date. Additional lanes may be applied based on the position.

Reports To: Director of Teaching & Learning

Hmong College Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12. If you want to make a difference as part of a dynamic educational community, we invite you to apply to join our team at Hmong College Prep Academy where graduates will be rich in experiences, culture, knowledge and pride, and will be ready for the challenges of college and beyond.

Position Summary

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The Elementary Special Education Teacher is responsible for instructing elementary special education students from grades K-5. Create a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Instruct students in grade level content, making subjects accessible based on a student’s reading and math skill level per their IEP plan. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the special education needs of students, participate in team decisions regarding eligibility, and facilitate evaluation plans and reports.
• Serve as a case manager for students by developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings; providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and developing and sharing progress reports with parents.
• Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation.
• Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district wide assessments.
• Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students’ IEP goals.
• Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents of students regarding progress of their child.
• Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities.
• Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results.
• Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
• Collaborate with related service providers.
• Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family.
• Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Attend ongoing professional development opportunities related to special education.
• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.

Accountabilities

• Adhere to MN Teachers Code of Conduct
• Support school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current MN teaching license in one or more of the following:

- Special Education: Emotional Behavioral Disorders Grades K-age 21 (grade 12)

- Special Education: Learning Disabilities Grades K-age 21 (grade 12)

- Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders Birth-age 21 (grade 12)

- Special Education: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Birth-age 21 (grade 12)

- Special Education: Oral/Aural Education Birth-age 21 (grade 12)

• 3+ years of teaching experience
• Knowledge and experience with due process procedures
• Strong skills in classroom presentation and management.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children of diverse ethnic backgrounds in an urban school setting

Work Environment/Conditions

• Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible.
• Position requires extensive interaction with children of all ages.
• Possible exposure to loud and noisy locations (e.g. loud classrooms or cafeterias).
• Fast-paced environment.
• Work may require weekend and/or evening work and some travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hmong College Prep Academy District is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It does not alter the "at will" employment relationship between the school and the employee.