Special Education Teacher, ASD/EBD

Northeast Metro 916; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aris Clinic seeks a full-time educator to teach students with a focus on individualized education plans. The role involves adapting instruction for varied needs, developing IEPs, and coordinating with families and school staff to support student growth.

You will administer assessments, manage behavior, and maintain accurate records while participating in meetings and school activities to ensure a holistic educational experience for grades 1-12.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree and licensure from PELSB in Learning Disabilities, ABSD, or EBD.
• Prepare and write IEPs and progress reports.
• Develop and adjust instructional plans for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classrooms, small groups, or at home; adapt materials to student needs.
• Develop IEP goals to promote educational, physical, or social development.
• Establish classroom rules and procedures to maintain order.
• Administer tests to assess student development and progress.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and staff to resolve issues.
• Prepare reports and maintain student records.
• Collaborate in meetings with staff and administrators.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Behavior management

Recordkeeping

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PELSB license (K-12) in Learning Disabilities / ABSD / EBD

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Aris Clinic

Aris Clinic provides outpatient psychiatry services and an intensive outpatient program for children and adolescents in grades 1-12 struggling with emotional and behavioral health needs. Northeast Metro 916 offers educational services to the children and youth in the care of Aris; every therapeutic hour and school hour attended is counted towards school credits. Together, 916 and Aris do all they can to ensure our patients improve and transition back to a stable, healthy, and productive life. To learn more about Aris Clinic.

Position Information

This position is a 1.0 FTE position (184 days), starting salary is based on education and years of experience. This position is fully benefit eligible.

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.

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 license or able to obtain a license from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) in Learning Disabilities (K-12), Academic Behavioral Strategist(K-12), or Emotional Behavior Disorders (K-12).

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, use of fingers, 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.

Commitment to Equity

At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.
Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.