Special Education Director

Achieve Language Academy; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Language Academy in Minnesota is seeking a Special Education Teacher to plan and provide instruction for students with IEPs. The role reports to the Executive Director and requires collaboration with paraprofessionals to implement school goals and maintain compliance with state standards.

The successful candidate will communicate regularly with families, foster a positive classroom climate, and monitor student progress through IEP objectives.

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota teaching license in Special Education.
• Strong communication with students, school personnel, and parents.
• 3+ years of special education or classroom teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement the goals and objectives of the school in relation to special education.
• Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilizes instructional management systems to maximize time on task.
• Develops and implements IEPs.
• Monitor student progress towards instructional objectives and goals on the IEPs.
• Communicates effectively with parents on a regular basis.
• Meets professional responsibilities and maintains professional skills.
• Promotes and maintains positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
• Follow curriculum outlines/state standards for curriculum areas.
• Maintain student records and related reports for the special education coordinator.
• Perform classroom management and enforce school rules.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals and CTARS/child find team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Coordinator/Director.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

Minnesota Special Education License

Job description

Position Type:

Special Education/ Special Education Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

JOB SUMMARY: Plan for and provide appropriate instruction for special education students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the goals and objectives of the school in relation to special education.
• Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilizes instructional management systems that increase student learning and maximize time on task.
• Develops and implements Individual Education Programs.
• Monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals on the IEPs.
• Communicates effectively with parents on a regular basis.
• Meets professional responsibilities and maintains and upgrades professional skills and work habits.
• Promotes and maintains positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
• Follow school curriculum outlines/guidelines and/or state standards for curriculum areas.
• Promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the special education coordinator as prescribed.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce school rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students who do not follow rules.
• Serves as member of CTARS/child find team.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Special Education Coordinator/Director.
• Follow procedures and processes within the special education department.
• Service other students with IEPs as needed.
• Conduct initial and reevaluations of students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements:

A valid Minnesota teaching license in Special Education, will consider Tier 1, Tier 2 or out of licensure applicants.

Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel, and parents, and an ability to work cooperatively with others.

Ability to motivate students and get them excited about learning.

3 or more years of special education and/or classroom teaching experience preferred