Special Education Lead Teacher

St. Cloud Area School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Minnesota is seeking a Special Education Lead Teacher to support students with disabilities by collaborating with staff and ensuring compliance with educational standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in special education, leadership experience, and a dedication to fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a license as a Special Education Teacher or Academic Behavioral Strategist.
• Preferred three years of teaching experience in special education.

Responsibilities

• Supports the special education team and collaborates with principals.
• Serves as the liaison between staff and special education supervisors.
• Coordinates meetings and student assessments, ensuring compliance with procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education as a Special Education Teacher

Interest in obtaining administrative licensure

Job description

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SCHEDULE: FTE Hours may vary based on program needs REPORTS TO: Special Education Supervisors/Director, Building Principals SUPERVISION: Works collaboratively with, and oversees the work of special education paras SALARY RANGE: $49,141 - $90,362 /year QUALIFICATIONS: Required Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education as a Special Education Teacher or Academic Behavioral Strategist Preferred Three years of teaching in special education, leadership roles within special education, interest in obtaining administrative licensures POSITION SUMMARY: The Special Education Lead Teacher supports the special education team and building Special Education Supervisor in providing effective educational programming for all students with disabilities. The Special Education Lead Teacher collaborates with the Special Education Supervisor for the application of the appropriate curriculum and the instructional programs for students with disabilities and complies with all federal, state, and district due process, policies, and procedures. The Special Education Lead Teacher may be assigned to one secondary school or two elementary schools to work in conjunction with the Supervisor and building Administration. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Leader in Communication Serves as liaison between Special Education Supervisor and building staff Participates in lead teacher meetings and disseminates information to special education building staff as needed Reviews new student files and follows the defined process to assign a case manager Serves as building liaison for transition and transfer cases Coordinates and creates the agenda for building department meetings Communicates areas of need and critical information to the Special Education Supervisor Leader in Instruction and Assessment Serves as a curricular and assistive technology resource for building staff Coordinates and supports building due process training and compliance Serves as the building contact and resource for Progress Monitoring Assists with planning Professional Development for Licensed Staff Assists with the planning/scheduling of special education state-wide assessments Assists with the coordination/facilitation of student intervention brainstorming meetings Leader in Building Facilitates scheduling of non-licensed staff in the assigned building(s) Collaborates for scheduling of student groups and master schedule Coordinates with clerical staff on scheduling staffing days Conducts at least 3 monthly SpEd meetings in collaboration with Supervisor/Director Coordinate the welcoming and onboarding of new non-licensed staff Assists with day-to-day problem solving Meet regularly with Building Administration Serves as administrative designee at IEP meetings as assigned by Special Education Supervisor Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL FACTORS: Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.) All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of th

District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix. For inquiries, please contact [e-mail] District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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