SUN Teacher @ Futures/Choices program

Zumbro Education District; Minnesota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Zumbro Education District in Minnesota is seeking a SUN Teacher for the Futures/Choices program in Kasson. The teacher will deliver special education services aligned with an IEP, focusing on social, emotional, cognitive development and transition skills.

The role involves providing functional academics, behavioral support, and collaboration with staff to support student independence. Licensing through MDE in special education is required; ASD or DCD licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed by MDE in a special education teaching area.
• ASD or DCD license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver special education services based on an appropriate IEP.
• Provide functional academic, social, behavioral, communication, and sensory programs to increase independence.
• Conduct required assessments, diagnostic work, and due process tasks as per federal and state standards.

Education

MDE special education license

ASD or DCD license preferred

Job description

Position Type

SUN Teacher@ Futures/Choices program

Location

ZED Building located in Kasson, MN (just opened in Fall 2022)

Workday/Year

Monday-Friday; 7:30-3:30

Duty Days

186 (approximately)

Starting Date

August 2026

Closing Date For Applications

Open until filled

About Zumbro Education District

ZED is an education district serving six member districts that include Triton, Kasson-Mantorville, Stewartville, Byron, Hayfield, and Blooming Prairie. ZED offers a wide array of general education and special education services to our member districts (please refer to www.zumbroed.org for details). ZED has been in existence for over 30 years.

SUN Program

This program is designed for Students with Unique Needs who require specialized instruction in a small classroom atmosphere with high staff support. Specific areas student's in this program focus on are social, emotional, and cognitive developmental areas, as well as transitional and vocational skills. Some students in this program may work in an individual office space and join small group lessons in a classroom, while others may engage in the small group lesson space for their learning environment. Each student has individual needs and very individualized programming in the SUN program.

Student Notes

Students in this program may have an overreaction to sensory stimuli, interpret social situations incorrectly, and have difficulty expressing their feelings and emotions with words and may exhibit challenging behavior as a means of communication. This program is located in a setting IV school.

Job Summary

The SUN Teacher will deliver special education services based on an appropriate IEP. The teacher is responsible for delivering functional academic, social, behavioral, communication, and sensory programs that will lead towards an increase in independence in the core transition areas. The transition teacher is also responsible for needed assessment, diagnostic and due process services required by the federal and state standards.

Required Qualifications

Must be currently licensed by MDE in a special education teaching area. ASD or DCD license preferred.

Benefits

• ZED offers a competitive salary complete with full benefits.