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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 *This is a teaching position, no case management *Mentor support *Daily collaboration with team members *Full benefit options *80 hours Paid Time Off Lionsgate Academy is a public charter school open to students of all abilities in grades 7 through 12, and offers a transition program for students ages 18-21 and a Level setting IV program. Lionsgate&#8217;s program is inclusively designed to address the unique learning needs of students living on the autism spectrum as well as students with other learning differences. Lionsgate Academy continues to grow! Lionsgate offers smaller class sizes, professional development opportunities as well as, work/life balance, AND all in a fun, collaborative and supportive work environment. We are looking for passionate and driven educators and support staff, who believe in our mission and are excited to join our team! Apply at: www.lionsgateacademy.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lionsgateacademy.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cc8de0c806ddc42c83d4708dc4aabd421%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638467349070108404%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vexelNY7ag7qt7QPRbgnLKRpTatS2rFUJFg%2FWHL2lDQ%3D&reserved=0> POSITION TITLE: Teacher - Special Education Electives DCD DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Special Programs Supervisor POSITION STATUS: Exempt CORE HOURS: Monday &#8211; Friday, 7:45 am &#8211; 4:15 pm DUTY DAYS: 187 ________________________________ POSITION PURPOSE Teach elective subjects to small groups of students with individualized programs. Ensure student special education academic needs are addressed using best practice and research based strategies and interventions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Work with a team on the continued implementation and development of special education programming in electives such as transitions, art, recreation & leisure areas for 7th-12th grade students * Provide direct instruction on subject area curriculum, incorporating goals and objectives in the special education or general education setting * Maintain accurate and complete lesson plans * Organize and oversee data collection for academic and/or behavioral goals and objectives in general education classrooms (if applicable) * Ensure that students&#8217; accommodations and modifications are being implemented and academic service minutes are being served * Attend special education and general education department meetings * Provide input to case managers on students before IEP meetings and attend IEP meetings if necessary * Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, nonverbal and written communication with all individuals * Regular, prompt attendance OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform other job-related duties as assigned PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. MENTAL DEMANDS The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to read, analyze and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, students, parents and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, mean, mode and median ability to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 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 PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE * Current MN teaching license in ASD, or in progress of obtaining * DCD or ASD Licensure or hold certificate with willingness to pursue licensure * BCBA Licensure * Experience teaching in inclusion content area * 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&#8211;based to direct-instruction in developing personalized learning plans for each student This position description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all of the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic responsibilities of all positions at Lionsgate Academy. 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.