SDC Special Education Teacher — Elementary Impact

Wayzata-Public-Schools; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

403b Employer Match

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the SDC program at Greenwood Elementary School. This full-time (FTE: 1.0) position starts ASAP with a compensation range of $52,308–$123,452 depending on education and experience.

The role serves students in Federal Setting 1-3 in a specially designed classroom, collaborates with general education teams, designs instruction, maintains records, and communicates progress with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Special Education Licensure required for working with students in Federal Setting 1-3.
• Multiple licensure preferred.
• Ability to design and implement specially designed instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of students requiring special education services.
• Experience and willingness to work on general education teams and provide collaborative special education services with general education teachers is required.
• Ability to collaborate with paraprofessionals and to effectively direct the work delegated to them.
• Interest in and ability to relate well to secondary students.
• Experience with evaluation and eligibility determination for special education services preferred.
• Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program

Responsibilities

• Teaches students basic skills based on IEP.
• Provides individual and small group instruction that addresses students identified needs in math, reading, spelling, vocational education, social, self-help, communication.
• May assist students with personal needs, i.e. being lifted, feeding, toileting, and ambulation.
• Confers with parents and program staff members on students' progress and update IEPs at least annually.
• Confers periodically with district specialists such as psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, program specialists, mental health, and outside personnel (as appropriate) with regard to student welfare.
• Maintains appropriate student records as required.
• Provides a selected physical environment to establish and reinforce positive pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills.

Skills

Special Education Licensure

IEP Development

Collaboration with General Education

Paraprofessional Coordination

Evaluations & Eligibility

Job description

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the SDC program at Greenwood Elementary School. This full-time (FTE: 1.0) position starts ASAP with a compensation range of $52,308–$123,452 depending on education and experience.

The role serves students in Federal Setting 1-3 in a specially designed classroom, collaborates with general education teams, designs instruction, maintains records, and communicates progress with families and staff.