Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (0.5 FTE)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform necessary diagnostic activities for special education students.
• Develop an individualized educational program for students based on needs identified by diagnosis and assessment.
• Follow necessary due process procedures.
• Be an advocate for students and assist in carrying out department and school district goals.
• Collaborate with other specialists and outside agencies.
• Plan initial special education assessment addressing student's educational needs and State criteria for eligibility.
• Organize meetings between staff and families to complete a special education assessment.
• Assess students' educational needs and eligibility for special education services through standardized and norm-referenced tests and observations following special education criteria and district procedures.
• Complete special education assessment in a timely manner.
• Consult with families regarding procedures and criteria for special education assessment.
• Provide information to families regarding outside agencies, as needed.
• Plan student's transition from assessment to special education services.
• Provide support and consultation to the school district's preschool programs.
• Observe and record behavior concerns and strategies used.
• Report observations of students' development to staff and families.
• Supervise and train classroom paraprofessionals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Minnesota teaching license in early childhood special education.
• Knowledge and experience in the area of early childhood special education.
• Ability to provide academic, social, adaptive, and inclusive programming and support.
• Experience working with preschool children, particularly those with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Can work with teams.
• Uses active listening skills.

Salary:

Based on the Le Sueur-Henderson Education Association's Master Agreement.

Questions:

Contact Darren Kern, Superintendent, at dkern@isd2397.org or 507-665-4600