Special Education - Flexible Support Teacher

Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District is seeking a Special Education - Flexible Support Teacher for a 1.0 FTE position. Located in White Bear Lake, this role requires a dynamic leader to support classrooms across the district with a flexible, student-centered approach.

This Teacher will adapt instructional methods, develop individual education plans, and collaborate with various staff to ensure high-quality student services are provided. A Minnesota teaching license in relevant special education categories and significant teaching experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 5 years teaching experience.
• Licensed in Emotional Behavior Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or Developmental Disabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaching students in assigned disciplines and adapting methods.
• Developing individual educational plans for students.
• Maintaining classroom environment and student behavior.

Skills

Developing instructional activities

Assessing student achievement

Classroom management

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5 years of teaching experience

2 years within 916

Job description

Position Information

This position is a 1.0 FTE position (184 days), assigned to South Campus Education Center and Bellaire Education Center.

Flexible Support Overview

The Special Education - Flexible Support Teacher is responsible for supporting schools across the district through a flexible and student-centered approach. This position serves as a key “utility player,” stepping into diverse situations to provide coverage for staff leave of absences and vacant positions while ensuring continuity of high-quality services for students. This role requires a leader who is highly adaptable, solutions-oriented, and ready to jump in and support wherever needed.

Nature of Work

Responsible for teaching students in assigned disciplines in classrooms, small groups, or at home; adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; developing individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development; establishing and enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students; administering tests to help determine students’ developmental levels, needs, or potential; and conferring with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.

Function Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborates with building leadership, related service providers, special education teachers, and classroom support staff to maintain established learning routines and classroom culture.
• Serve as a flexible support across classrooms and programs as needs arise.
• Build strong relationships quickly with students, staff, and families.
• Step into varied environments with confidence, professionalism, and a focus on student success.
• Provide additional licensed support within the classroom environment.
• Offer educational support to individual students or small groups.
• Manage and execute project or consultation work as assigned.
• Ability to thrive in changing environments and take initiative.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Class Responsibilities

• Implements and delivers instructional activities to students; instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and resources; monitors and assesses student progress and competency mastery, which includes: identifying appropriate assessment methods; developing and administering tests; grading assigned student work; providing performance feedback; and performing other related activities.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum; establishes learning objectives; prepares and evaluates lesson plans; evaluates and selects instructional resources and/or specialized resources; adapts materials and curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Manages student behavior, which includes: developing and implementing classroom rules and applicable disciplinary procedures; assisting in the administration of applicable behavioral policies and rules; and providing appropriate interventions and strategies to address behavior issues.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records including grades, achievements, development, and attendance; ensures Due Process rights of students are maintained, as applicable; and develops and writes Individualized Educational Plans and associated reports, as applicable.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, which may include: parent or guardian conferences, special education briefings, staff and/or committee meetings, staff development sessions, and/or other related meetings.
• Performs related support functions, which may include: preparing correspondence and reports; responding to inquiries; and performing related duties.
• Provides feedback to education and student assistants; gives direction to assistants as necessary.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training And Experience Requirements

This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of teaching experience with a minimum of 2 years within 916. Licensed from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) in Emotional Behavior Disorders (K-12), Autism Spectrum Disorders (K-12) or Developmental Disabilities (K-12). Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and problem‑solving skills.

Knowledge Requirements

• Applicable learning theories and teaching methods;
• Curriculum development;
• Student assessment methods;
• Proactive behavior management;
• Classroom management principles and practices;
• Instructional methods and practices;
• Differentiated instructional methods and practices;
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skill Requirements

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating lessons;
• Assessing student achievement and learning;
• Identifying and utilizing instructional resources and/or specialized resources;
• Managing classroom behavior;
• Developing assessment materials;
• Modifying lesson plans for specialized populations;
• Maintaining applicable student records;
• Applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
• Preparing and maintaining records and reports;
• Operating a computer and applicable software applications;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Light Work

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.