Special Education Teacher, SWMHS ALC

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Special Education Teacher for its SWMHS ALC program in Shakopee, MN. The role involves working directly with students to enhance their academic and social skills, while providing support and monitoring IEP progress. Candidates should possess relevant licenses and strong classroom management skills, with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Vacation and Sick Time

403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) required.
• Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Educate, plan, teach, facilitate, and evaluate students with disabilities.
• Monitor IEP progress and follow due process.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with families and staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

EBD, DCD, ASD, or ABS license

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The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a Full-Time opening for a Special Education Teacher in the SoutWest Metro High School ALC 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.

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).

Description

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

Educate, plan, teach, facilitate, and evaluate students identified as having a disability. Deliver direct and indirect services, monitor IEP progress on goals and objectives. Follow due process and IEP procedures and paperwork, communicate and work collaboratively with families and staff.

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.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48,076-$99,188 based on education and experience. A comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes:

• 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

Application Procedure

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

Selection Procedure

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.