Innovative Special Education Teacher & IEP Advocate

Saint Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Saint Paul Public Schools seeks qualified educators with a valid Minnesota Teaching License for Academic and Behavioral Strategist roles in the Saint Paul area. The position emphasizes high qualification in core subjects and strong knowledge of special education practices.

The role involves delivering core and special education instruction, developing IEPs, maintaining compliant records, and collaborating with families and staff to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• A valid teaching license for Academic and Behavioral Strategist issued by the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Must be highly qualified for core subject area(s) taught.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the core curriculum and special education area(s) for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to special education students.
• Maintain a suitable instructional environment for special education students according to their needs; ensure that equipment is modified and materials adapted as necessary.
• Participate with other special education staff as appropriate to evaluate the special education needs of a student and to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to meet the student's needs; implement these plans in accordance with special education state and federal legal requirements and district practice.
• Maintain student records and ensure that they are in compliance with due process requirements.
• Support the Minnesota Graduation Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the district and the school and/or program to which assigned.
• Evaluate special education student performance in accordance with the system used by the school and/or District; promote student achievement; ensure that progress is being made toward IEP goals and objectives; make related reports to parents, the principal and/or Special Education administration as prescribed or authorized.
• Maintain contact and communications with parents of special education students and work with them in the academic development of the student and to meet the objectives of the IEP or IFSP; participate in parent teacher conferences.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Provide indirect services to special education students in the special education category for which employed.
• Develop and present in-service training relating to disabilities and the educational needs of students in the special education category for which employed.
• Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum area(s) for which employed; attend professional development required by the district.
• Contribute to the District's Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Curriculum adaptation

Diverse learners

Communication skills

Classroom management

Collaborative teamwork

Use of instructional technologies

Education

Minnesota teaching license

Tools

Instructional technologies

Job description

Saint Paul Public Schools seeks qualified educators with a valid Minnesota Teaching License for Academic and Behavioral Strategist roles in the Saint Paul area. The position emphasizes high qualification in core subjects and strong knowledge of special education practices.

The role involves delivering core and special education instruction, developing IEPs, maintaining compliant records, and collaborating with families and staff to support student achievement.