Special Education Teacher, Transitions

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Waseca is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Transitions program. This role involves working with students aged 18-22 with various disabilities, providing tailored educational support. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous Vacation and Sick Time

Personal Time Off

403(b) with District Match

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) required.

Responsibilities

• Educate, plan, teach, facilitate, and evaluate students with disabilities.
• Provide support to increase academic, social/behavioral, and communication skills.

Skills

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Education

EBD, DCD, ASD, or ABS License

Job description

Join to apply for the Special Education Teacher, Transitions role at SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288.

The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a Full-Time opening for a Special Education Teacher in the Transitions program located at our Waseca location in Waseca, 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 Transitions Program serves students at our Waseca location for ages 18-22. Transitions is an Autism Program (ASD), Emotional/Behavioral Program (EBD), and a Developmental Cognitive/Behavioral Program (DCD).

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.