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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fhopkins%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D6350&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cb7a2a4771c764634e67308dcec746352%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638645231845493740%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dc6aEIgP2JHD%2BgIvq2UIQ7J4u1Lm1ht%2BEy0S95eMX00%3D&reserved=0> **Please note that this position is made available due to a resignation. SUMMARY: A special education teacher at the middle school level to support students who require a federal setting III program due to their cognitive, adaptive functioning, and communication needs. The program has three teachers and multiple paraprofessionals to support students with activities of daily living and functional academics. Knowledge of instructional design and curriculum for students with educational disabilities; assessment and evaluation skills for meeting eligibility criteria; knowledge of due process components associated with developing, implementing, and monitoring an IEP. Qualified applicants would have a wide spectrum of skills to deliver academic instruction through various teaching modalities. The applicant would have skills and/or experience in programmatic design to address the functional academic needs of students who present with developmental cognitive needs. The individual would possess attributes of leadership, collaboration, flexibility, and effective communication to ensure a team approach was utilized in creating an educational learning environment to ensure high academic rigor while meeting the individualized needs of the students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may require specific job-related knowledge and skills. * Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil utilizing district-approved curriculum. * Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere. * Evaluates pupils&#8217; academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and in a timely fashion prepares progress reports. Communicates this information regularly with parents. * Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, e-mails, and conferences. * Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips. * Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors. * Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops and seminars to stay current with best teaching practices. * Utilizes assessment and evaluation for the purpose of developing IEP goals and aligning instruction to the individual student needs in a special education classroom setting. * Collaborates with regular education teachers in the development of modified and accommodated curriculum to promote student access to the mainstream classroom setting. * Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. * Driver&#8217;s license. * Valid Minnesota Teaching License FTE: 1.0 Salary: Follows the HEA Union Contract. Hopkins Public Schools uses the applicant tracking<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontlineeducation.com%2Fsolutions%2Frecruiting-hiring%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cb7a2a4771c764634e67308dcec746352%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638645231845513872%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8CcrGyLVUVocgv5tNwrFdm5g12RNTiAFFG0ygT6Kx7k%3D&reserved=0> system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online This email may contain information that is confidential or attorney-client privileged and may constitute inside information. 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