Special Education Teacher, ASD​/DD

Karner Blue Education Center

Located in Circle Pines, Minnesota, Karner Blue Education Center serves students in grades K-8 who have Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD). Environmental supports create a controlled space for students to learn, play and relax. The focus on nature provides a calming atmosphere, and educational philosophies tied to nature build a student's connection to their world.

The Karner Blue Education Center employs the Compassionate School model, which fosters physical and emotional well-being by enabling students to build relationships, self‑regulate, and achieve success in both academic and non‑academic contexts.

This position is a 1.0 FTE (184 days). The starting salary is based on education and years of experience. This position is fully benefit eligible.

Responsible for teaching students in assigned disciplines in classrooms, small groups, or at home; adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; developing individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development; establishing and enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students; administering tests to help determine students’ developmental levels, needs, or potential;

and conferring with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.

• Implements and delivers instructional activities to students; instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and resources; monitors and assesses student progress and competency mastery, which includes identifying appropriate assessment methods; developing and administering tests; grading assigned student work; providing performance feedback; and performing other related activities.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum; establishes learning objectives; prepares and evaluates lesson plans; evaluates and selects instructional resources and/or specialized resources; adapts materials and curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Manages student behavior, which includes developing and implementing classroom rules and applicable disciplinary procedures; assisting in the administration of applicable behavioral policies and rules; and providing appropriate interventions and strategies to address behavior issues.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records including grades, achievements, development, and attendance; ensures Due Process rights of students are maintained, as applicable; and develops and writes Individualized Educational Plans and associated reports, as applicable.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, which may include parent or guardian conferences, special education briefings, staff and/or committee meetings, staff development sessions, and/or other related meetings.
• Performs related support functions, which may include preparing correspondence and reports; responding to inquiries; and performing related duties.
• Provides feedback to education and student assistants; gives direction to assistants as necessary.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a license, or the ability to obtain a license from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) in Autism Spectrum Disorders (B-12) or Developmental Disabilities (K-12).

• Applicable learning theories and teaching methods
• Curriculum development
• Student assessment methods
• Proactive behavior management
• Classroom management principles and practices
• Instructional methods and practices
• Differentiated instructional methods and practices
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Recordkeeping principles
• Computers and related software applications

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating lessons
• Assessing student achievement and…