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Please note that this position within the Hopkins Schools District is made available due to caseload increases; as a result, an additional DAPE teacher is needed.

SUMMARY:
Skills and ability to provide DAPE services to students with a wide range of disabilities.  Understanding motor development and appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities in physical education and age-appropriate individual activities required. Strong skills in evaluation, IEP development and interdisciplinary teaming.
 
Providing DAPE services to students from K through 12th grade.  DAPE licensure is required.
 
A strong understanding of students with special education needs across categorical disabilities. 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 the development, implementation, and monitoring of 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 social and emotional learning needs of students. 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 be required to have 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’ 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’s license.
• Valid Minnesota Teaching License
• DAPE

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
Work is performed in a school environment, using standard equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.  
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a school setting.

Hours & Compensation:
1.0 FTE - 185 Days
HEA Union Contract
Range: BA: $45,627- $65,024
                MA: $50,702 - $82,203
Position specific Benefits information is available HERE
Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE

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