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Pay: $41,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Job description: Stonebridge World School Job Description ? Special Education Teacher Title: Special Education Teacher Reports to: Executive Director and Special Education Coordinator Summary: Provide a rigorous, stimulating and positive learning experience for all students; Provide consultation, coordination, planning, curricular resources, evaluation, remediation, and direct instructional services for students with exceptional needs who are placed in a special education program, and collaborate with other staff to create a safe, structured learning community. Responsibilities Positive School Community Establish and enforce Responsive Classroom practices consistently, including Take a Break, Modeling, Logical Consequences, etc. Organize and lead classroom activities to promote physical, mental and social emotional health and development Maintain positive, professional relationships with staff, students and parents in and out of school Meet with parents and/or guardians to discuss student progress towards IEP goals and to determine priorities and needs for their students Communicate with parents and families regularly Attend and help coordinate IEP and Evaluation meetings Implement school discipline policies as explained in the Schoolwide Guide Curriculum Establish clear objectives for ALL lessons based on MN State Standards, IEP goals, and objectives, and communicate these to students Plan and prepare activities for a balanced program of modeling, guided practice and independent work that provides students with opportunities to inquire, explore and investigate Prepare daily lesson plans and provide written evidence of planning as requested by turning in lesson plans by Monday at 9:00 a.m. Collaborate weekly with classroom teachers to promote learning and consistency between classrooms Complete Emergency Sub Plans with designated activities and materials and keep current plan on file Integrate arts and technology into lessons to enhance teaching Adapt and differentiate teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students? various needs and interests Implement descriptors from the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) rubric as well as complete IGPs/Reflection Groups Plan field trips, projects and other experiential activities to enhance in-class learning Assessment Assess and evaluate students? academic performance on a regular basis in order to enhance and inform instruction, including reporting on student progress three times per year and meeting annually to discuss progress and writing an IEP with updated goals and objectives. Maintain accurate and complete Cumulative Student Data Files and a grade book as required by law and the school Prepare academic and behavioral reports on students and activities as requested by administration Professional Responsibilities Select, store and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies Meet with school administrators, coaches and other school professionals regarding individual student needs Attend professional trainings and workshops to improve professional competence Attend all staff meetings; serve on committees as required and be aware of and follow all policies and essential agreements within the school Perform other duties as assigned Special Education Responsibilities · Assists the Individualized Education Planning Team in designing an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for students with exceptional needs who are placed in the special education class for part/s of their school day. · Monitors the IEP of each student placed in the special education class and assume responsibility for contacting and consulting with parents and Individualized Educational Planning Team about indicated changes in the IEP. · Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. · Monitors due process timelines for evaluations and annual IEP meetings and communicates this information to parents. · Administers evaluation testing and observes students in classroom settings as part of comprehensive special education evaluations Qualifications: · Bachelor?s degree in education with appropriate Minnesota licensure. A valid Minnesota license for the appropriate level or subject area. Alignment with our mission and vision Charter school commitment Strong classroom management skills Experience working with high needs students and diverse communities Ability to effectively and openly communicate and work with diverse populations Adaptable and flexible with a positive professional demeanor Previous experience working effectively with special education students in a culturally and linguistically diverse population. Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Work Location: In person Please apply at https://www.stonebridgeworldschool.org/employment-application/