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Job Position: Special Education Teacher - Elementary
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Pay Rate: Starting at $45/hour
Benefits Available: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401K, HSA Plan, PTO, and CEU/license reimbursement
Description: Birch Agency is seeking to hire a dedicated special education teacher to work with elementary students at a school in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Essential Functions
Plan and deliver specialized instruction, which may include resource room instruction and inclusion (co-teaching) practices, to address the unique learning needs and goals of students with IEPs in collaboration with the student's teachers, service providers, parents, and relevant specialists.
Adapt and modify instructional materials, resources, and assessments to meet the diverse learning styles and abilities of our students.
Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor student progress, identify areas of improvement, and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
Collaborate with team teachers to maintain best practices in data-driven instruction and assessment.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date student progress data, including progress reports, conference forms, and year-end reports.
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to provide updates on student progress, discuss concerns, and foster a strong home-school partnership.
Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and other school- wide initiatives to enhance professional growth and contribute to a positive school culture.
Stay informed about current research, best practices, and legal requirements related to neurodivergent education to ensure compliance and provide high-quality instruction and support.
Complete due process requirements, such as annual Individual Education Plans, progress reports and pertinent pieces of the Evaluation Report and Caseload Management, including:
Plans, develops and writes individualized education programs (IEPs) that address individualized learning goals, objectives, learning strategies and behavior management plans for students with special needs.
Completes all required due process paperwork required and/or mandated by state and federal laws or as required by the District.
Monitors student progress as described in student IEPs.
Conducts and carry out all due process actions relating to student evaluation and reevaluation including:
Evaluation / Reevaluation Plan Prior Written Notice in consultation with Service providers and SPED Coordinator
Collect and complete written evaluation reports in consultation with Service providers and SPED Coordinator
Qualification
Hold a MN teaching license in special education
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