Teacher - Special Education - Adapted Curriculum

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools in Hopkins, MN seeks a dedicated educator to support students with special needs by implementing curriculum, documenting progress, and ensuring a safe, effective learning environment.

You will conduct assessments, help develop and implement IEPs, collaborate with PPTs and families, and coordinate with outside agencies to maximize student growth in academics and daily living skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction.
• Ability to develop instructional goals and design instruction to assess learning.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments to identify learning issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Assists in developing IEPs and behavior plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies and school staff to identify needs.
• Acts as liaison between home and school and provides counseling.
• Maintains accurate records and shares student information as required.
• Engages parents and supports in orientation for new staff.

Skills

Instructional knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.

General Description

Maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• - Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• - Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students.
• - Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
• - Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• - Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• - Serves as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• - Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• - Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• - Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• - Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in‑service training and guidance..
• - Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• - Performs other duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility

NA

Report Preparation

NA

Equipment Operations

Utilizes a personal computer, general office equipment and various assistive technology devices.

Contacts

Teachers, instructional assistants, building administrators and parents. Coordinates with other school and community resources in delivery of services.

Work Direction

NA

Supervision

NA

Decision Making

Functions independently within the context of daily activities.

Formal Policy‑Setting Responsibilities

NA

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, manipulate or handle controls, objects and or other materials; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop and kneel. May be required to use verbal, non‑verbal and physical crisis prevention/intervention. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds and assist students with toileting and personal hygiene issues.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a public school. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Qualifications

Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction as well as general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Additional Job Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accepted institution
• Possession of the requirements for the applicable teacher license

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$57,226.69 - $87,774.05

Hours Per Day

8

Days Per Year

200

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full‑time and part‑time employee status.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.