Special Education Teacher

To create and maintain a classroom that supports the school’s mission, providing a safe and nurturing environment where children discover their personal and academic strengths. The Special Education Teacher will cultivate a sense of respect and responsibility, create a sense of social awareness, and provide an innovative curriculum that leads each child to educational success.

Requirements

• Current Minnesota licensure in the area of assignment in Special Education (DCD/moderate to severe or ASD/moderate to severe)
• Excellent oral, written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to interact well with internal staff, students and parents
• Detail oriented and flexible
• Professional demeanor and appearance with a positive attitude
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and resourceful in the completion of work assignments
• Sense of accountability and ownership for work results
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Knowledge of the following computer applications: MacBook equipment
• Ability to maintain status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background and MN disciplinary incidence research
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or move quickly to contain a student