Elementary Level III EBD Teacher Posting

Position available:
Elementary (Grades 1-4) Special Education Teacher – EBD Level III

Location:​ Jefferson Elementary School

Start Date:​ Fall 2018

Classification/Wage:​ ​Salary and benefits based on experience and education level as listed in the Teacher’s Master
Agreement

Job Summary:
Responsible for developing a new setting three program, preparing lessons, writing IEPs, conducting IEP meetings,
instructing students with a wide range of abilities, assessing student learning, collecting and analyzing student data to
plan instruction, creating an engaging and respectful classroom environment, communicating with students, parents and
multiple stakeholders, maintaining accurate records, supervising students, managing paraprofessionals, scheduling,
participating in school improvement initiatives, and learning professionally.

Required Qualifications:
● Current MN Teaching License in EBD or ABS
● Experience working with students qualified for special education services under the EBD category
● Strong collaboration and communication skills
● Knowledge of due process including referral and assessment procedures and writing IEPs, FBA/BIPs, etc.
● Trained or willing to be trained in CPI

Essential Functions:
● Provides instruction for students at the elementary level in a self-contained setting; prepares lesson plans to suit
each students' educational needs; provides academic support to students receiving special education services;
provides instruction in language arts, math, social studies, science and social skills.

● Serves as Case Manager; facilitates IEP meetings; writes and implements IEPs; evaluates each student's
academic and/or behavioral performance; writes progress reports as required.

● Consults/collaborates with administration, general education staff, special education personnel, parents, and
outside agencies for the purpose of ensuring the appropriate delivery of services in adherence to due process
requirements; contacts parents and/or guardians to discuss students' progress.

● Maintains student records; prepares reports and correspondence.

● Provides instructional support designed to insure an effective and cohesive program; coordinates the placement
of students with special needs into the mainstream setting; develops positive intervention plans that can be
implemented across school settings.

● Provides support for students with behavioral, social, emotional and mental health needs. Effectively uses
de-escalation techniques and proactive behavior interventions to improve students behaviors.

● Assists and administers District and State standardized testing; trains and directs paraprofessionals with program
implementation and student support.
Application Deadline:
● Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.