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  

• Work in an environment that is typically moderate in noise level, but may be loud  depending on the student population  

• Work with students in a variety of special education settings, including EBD, SLD, ECSE,  MMI, MSI, and Speech programs  

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  

Other duties as assigned  

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)