Special Education Teacher – Anticipated - Ponemah Elementary

Employment Opportunity

Red Lake School District, ISD#38

P.O. Box 499, Red Lake, MN 56671

218-679-3353 ext. 1001

Posted: February 1, 2024 – February 16, 2024

Anticipated Opening for the 2024-2025 School Year

Red Lake School District #38 is accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher:

JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher – Anticipated

BUILDING: Anticipated Opening at Ponemah Elementary

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services & Building Principal

BARGAINING GROUP: Education Minnesota – Red Lake

TERMS: Per Teacher's Master Agreement

JOB PURPOSE: Serve as a teacher for identified students by developing Individualized Educational Programs and providing direct special education services.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Special Education Teacher shall:

1. Hold a valid Minnesota teaching license –or- be eligible to obtain a teaching license through demonstration of education, work history and/or expertise in the essential functions of the position.

2. Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a related field. Preference given to candidates who hold or who are willing to work toward one or more of the following licenses:

A. Early Childhood Special Education (DD)

B. Emotional / Behavioral Disorders (E/BD)

C. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

D. Developmental Disabilities (DCD)

E. Academic and Behavior Strategist (ABS)

F. Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)

G. Developmental Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE)

H. Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

I. Any Low Incidence Disability Category (Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Blind/Visually Impaired, Oral/Aural Education, Physical & Health Disabilities)

3. Have previous successful experience working with children and youth with disabilities.

4. Demonstrate a strong moral character and impeccable work ethic.

5. Have experience with or excitement for working with Native American children and youth.

JOB DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITES

1. Design and implement Individualized Educational Programs for students with disabilities.

2. Develop specialized interventions and strategies as needed in support of the assigned student population.

3. Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and key personnel within the assigned school or target population.