Special Education Teacher, Reflections

SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for their Reflections Care & Treatment program. This full-time position involves working with students aged 10-18 who face various emotional and behavioral challenges. The role emphasizes personalized instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment. With a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity allows educators to make a significant impact on the lives of students while developing their professional skills in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dependent Care FSA

Generous Vacation and Sick Time

Personal Time Off

Basic Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Preferred EBD, DCD, ASD, or ABS license for teaching.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.

Responsibilities

• Educate and evaluate students identified as having a disability.
• Provide support to increase students' academic and social skills.

Skills

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Effective Communication

Building Relationships

Crisis Intervention Training

Education

EBD, DCD, ASD, or ABS License

Tier 2 License Eligible

Job description

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The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time opening Special Education Teacher opening, starting in August of 2025 for the Reflections Care & Treatment program located at Dean Lakes Education Center in Shakopee, MN.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

The Reflections Care & Treatment program serves students at Dean Lakes Education Center in ages 10-18. Reflections is a program that is in partnership with Scott County Mental Health. They serve students with various disability categories, however mainly serve students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders.

Description

Special Education Teacher, 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days.

Educate, plan, teach, facilitate, and evaluate students identified as having a disability. Many of the students exhibit social, emotional, cognitive and/or behavioral needs that require a significant level of support.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48,076-99,188 based on experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
• Dependent Care FSA
• Generous Vacation and Sick Time
• Personal Time Off
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
• TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
  
  

Job Summary

Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).

Qualifications

• EBD, DCD, ASD, or ABS license preferred (Open to Tier 2 License Eligible Candidates).
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and Restrictive Procedures is required and provided by the District.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.
  
  

Application Procedure:

Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Management

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