Physical and Health Disabilities Teacher

Robbinsdale Area Schools; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Robbinsdale Area Schools invites applications for a Fulltime Physical and Health Disabilities (PI) Teacher. The districtwide role entails providing itinerant services and ensuring students have full access to education through accommodations and assistive technology.

Travel to multiple school buildings is required. Responsibilities include participating in child study teams, developing IEP/504-based services, coordinating health needs, and guiding staff in adaptations to instruction and

Qualifikationen

• Current PELSB Physical & Health Disabilities license
• Pediatric work experience preferred
• Knowledge of work assessment preferred

Aufgaben

• Provide itinerant services to students with disabilties and ensure their full access to education through accommodations, assistive technology, and due process compliance.
• Travel to different school buildings.
• Serve as a member of interdisciplinary child study teams (e.g. DAPE teachers, OTs, PTs, special ed teachers) and participate in meetings for identification, assessment, ongoing evaluation, development of IEPs, follow-up, and termination of service.
• Develop and implement direct and indirect services based on individual evaluation and the IEP or 504 plans with specific, measurable goals tailored to the students' medical, physical, and cognitive needs.
• Assistive Technology (AT): Recommend, secure, and monitor the use of AT devices, mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers), and orthoses so students can participate in classroom activities
• Curriculum Modification: Adapt instructional materials, testing environments, and classroom expectations to match the physical or health-related abilities of the student.
• Health Monitoring: Coordinate with school health services staff and medical professionals to manage chronic illnesses, TBIs, and medical procedures in the school setting.
• transportation needs of students
• Ensure that all students served receive required due process, strictly adhering to state and federal special education laws regarding evaluations, timelines, and meeting procedures.
• Participate in the training of education assistants and teachers who work with disabled students. This may be 1:1 instruction for individual students and will include lifting and transfer techniques, walking techniques, positioning techniques, and use of adaptive equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, AFOs and TLSOs.
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
• Participate in school meetings, training programs, and professional learning activities.

Jobbeschreibung

Fulltime Physical and Health Disabilities (PI) Teacher

District wide position

Salary and benefits based on the 2024-2025 Teacher Contract

189 -day calendar

Responsibilities

• Provide itinerant services to students with disabilties and ensure their full access to education through accomodations, assistive technology, and due process compliance.
• Travel to different school buildings.
• Serve as a member of interdisciplinary child study teams (e.g. DAPE teachers, OTs, PTs, special ed teachers) and participate in meetings for the purpose of identification, assessment, ongoing evaluation, development of IEPs, follow-up, and termination of service.
• Develop and implement direct and indirect services based on individual evaluation and the IEP or 504 plans with specific, measurable goals tailored to the students' medical, physical, and cognitive needs. The focus of these services may include, but are not limited to:
• Assistive Technology (AT): Recommend, secure, and mointor the use of AT devices, mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers), and orthoses so students can participate in classroom activities
• Curriculum Modification: Adapt instructional materials, testing environments, and classroom expectations to match the physical or health-related abilities of the student.
• Health Monitoring: Coordinate with school health services staff and medical professionals to manage chronic illnesses, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and medical procedures in the school setting.
• transportation needs of students
• Ensure that all students served receive required due process, strictly adhering to state and federal special education laws regarding evaluations, timelines, and meeting procedures.
• Participate in the training of education assistants and teachers who work with disabled students. This may be 1:1 instruction for individual students and will include lifting and transfer techniques, walking techniques, positioning techniques, and use of adaptive equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, AFOs and TLSOs.
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
• Participate in school meetings, training programs, and professional learning activities.

Qualifications

• Current PELSB Physical & Health Disabilities license
• Pediatric work experience preferred
• Knowledge of work assessment preferred

Posting open until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Anh Tran

Human Resources Program Director

4148 Winnetka Avenue North

New Hope, MN 55427