Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Teacher Level:

K-5

Building Location:

Woodland Elementary School Total FTE:

1.0

Bargaining Unit:

Education Minnesota Alexandria FLSA Status:

Exempt Essential Functions:

Deliver classroom instruction; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach bad behaviors. Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations. Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate and prepare for peer evaluation process. Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days. Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures. Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.

Benefits:

Health Insurance Choose from 3 plan offerings District contribution of $875 per month Dental Insurance District contribution of $40 per month 13 sick leave days per year 2 personal leave days per year $50,000 Group Term Life Insurance paid for by the District Long-Term Disability Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit Employee Assistance Program (EAP) No cost to employees Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid): Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Vision insurance Pet insurance Aflac offerings: Short-Term Disability (STD) Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Ben Extend 403b match upon completion of probationary period