Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 is seeking qualified teachers for the District's Special Education Program at the elementary and/or secondary level. We are seeking qualified applicants to create a safe and caring climate and culture in which all students are prepared, engaged, educated, empowered, and inspired to reach their fullest potential. Qualified applicants will be part of a collaborative team, assisting with providing individualized instruction and support to students with physical, developmental, and/or learning disabilities.

Position Overview: Special Education Teacher

Hours/Day: 1.0 FTE

Compensation/benefits: Burnsville Education Association

Essential Duties:

• Instructional Planning and Preparation
• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrate knowledge of students' individual educational, physical, emotional, and developmental needs
• Select instructional goals aligned with student IEPs and state standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources and accommodations
• Design coherent and individualized instruction
• Assess and monitor student learning and progress
• Classroom Environment
• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture for learning and inclusion
• Manage classroom procedures
• Manage student behavior and provide consistent reinforcement
• Organize physical space to ensure safety and accessibility
• Instructional Interaction
• Communicate clearly and accurately
• Use questioning and discussion techniques appropriate to student abilities
• Engage students in learning
• Provide feedback to students
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to individual needs
• Create learning materials geared to each student's abilities and interests
• Instruct students to improve sensory-motor, perceptual-motor, language, cognitive, and social/emotional development
• Professional Responsibilities
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with parents, administrators, and specialists
• Confer with parents, social workers, testing specialists, and other professionals regarding student progress and needs
• Reflect on teaching and student outcomes
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Communicate regularly with families
• Contribute to the school and district
• Show professionalism
• Read, analyze, and interpret scientific, technical, and legal documents
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from parents, regulatory agencies, and members of the school community
• Effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or School Board
• Apply mathematical concepts such as percentages, proportions, area, volume, and basic algebra and geometry
• Solve practical problems and interpret a variety of written, oral, diagram, or schedule based instructions
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills
• Maintain regular attendance and follow District rules, policies, and directives
• Adapt teaching techniques to fit individual student needs
• Demonstrate proficiency in word processing and data processing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Valid and current Minnesota state teaching license with certification in area to be taught (e.g., EBD, SLD, ECSE, MMI, MSI, Speech)