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Lionsgate Academy specializes in educating students living with Autism or other learning differences and offers more than a typical school: *Smaller class sizes and/or caseloads *Mentor support *Daily collaboration with team members *Full benefit options *80 hours Paid Time Off M anages student''s? IEP by collaborating and coordinating with IEP team members, administers evaluations, monitors student progress to determine service effectiveness and works directly with students to support their IEP goals. Teaches core academics to students in resource rooms that are not able to attend class in the general education setting. This position is located in North St Paul. To apply, visit our website at lionsgateacademy.org POSITION TITLE: DCD Special Education Teacher / Case Manager Transitions Program DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Principal POSITION STATUS: Exempt CORE HOURS: Monday ? Friday, 7:45 am ? 4:15 pm DUTY DAYS: 187 ____________________________________________________________________________________ POSITION PURPOSE: Manage student''s? IEP by collaborating and coordinating with IEP team members, administering evaluations, monitoring student progress to determine service effectiveness and working directly with students to support their IEP goals. Teach core academics to students in resource rooms that are not able to attend class in the general education setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Communicate regularly with IEP team members including staff and families, through in person meetings, via email, and by telephone Schedule student focused meetings through management of an online calendar Track timelines for due process dates and organize due process paperwork Monitor due process documents for accuracy and compliance Collaborate with teachers, educational assistants, related service providers, and families Schedule, plan, and facilitate IEP team meetings and case conferences Provide direct instruction, incorporating goals and objectives in a special education setting Maintain accurate and complete lesson plans Organize and oversee data collection for academic and/or behavioral goals and objectives Write progress reports summarizing data collected each quarter Collaborate with educational assistants to implement student individual behavior plans Transporting students in school vehicles, often navigating unfamiliar routes. Ensure that students? accommodations and modifications are being implemented and academic service minutes are being served Attend special education and general education department meetings Determine present levels of performance and write standards based goals Work with a team on the continued implementation and development of programming for education of transition age center-based students Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written communication with all individuals. Regular, prompt attendance OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in staff development programs Perform other job-related duties as assigned SUPERVISORY: Act as a functional supervisor for educational assistants in the resource room, collaborate with Special Programs Supervisor in completion of formal evaluations, and monitor and address all areas of performance. COMPETENCIES: Ability to work well with families Awareness of autism and its manifestations, willingness to work with ASD students Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Excellent work habits including attendance, punctuality, and dependability Promotes a positive school culture Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Possession of a valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete the required job tasks Valid driver?s license/ability to transport students via school vehicle (must have 3 or less moving violations in the last three years and no DWI/DUI convictions within the past 5 years). PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: DCD or ASD Licensure or hold certificate with willingness to pursue licensure BCBA certification Experience, interest and/or expertise working with students on the autism spectrum, varied learning styles and levels of mastery Experience in differentiation, using creative teaching techniques from project?based to direct-instruction in developing personalized learning plans for each student Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.