Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher​/Itinerant

Position Summary

Reports to:

Assistant Director/Executive Director

Department:
Special Education

Group:
Certified Staff (EMLF)

Salary: $46,596 - $87,086 (dependent upon education, experience, and negotiated contract)

• Plans and carries out in‑services to meet staff development needs in the area of special education due process, laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Interprets state and federal special education laws and provides guidance, training and recommendations to ensure compliance.
• Plans and carries out due process meetings with district staff on a regular basis.
• Attends administrative meetings to share due process information as requested.
• Attends IEP meetings as requested.
• Provides good public relations and customer service with member districts, staff, parents and the general public.
• Follows all policies and regulations.
• Ensures regular and prompt attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Able to drive to member districts.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of a special education teacher.
• Comprehensive knowledge of special education laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of SPED forms.
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with students, parents, staff, admin, and agencies.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments or problems independently.
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures and policies.
• Ability to collect, read, summarize, compare, and apply data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, admin and agencies.
• Ability to present to small and large groups.

Bachelor's Degree and considerable experience in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
Master's degree preferred.

• Minnesota Licensure in Special Education from PELSB for DHH.
• Valid Driver's license.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Assistant Director, supported by the Executive Director. No supervisory responsibilities.

• Supports all five member districts and the IV Mid‑State programs.
• Travel required (no vehicle provided, mileage paid).
• Work may require long hours: early morning and evening shifts.
• Work is during the traditional school year and may include long days during summer.
• Work is light: up to 25 pounds occasionally to lift, push/pull or otherwise move.
• Hearing required to perceive information through normal spoken word.
• Vocal communication required for expressing or exchanging ideas.
• Visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.
• Work subject to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Interested applicants must complete an online application using Frontline and upload a letter of interest, résumé, three current letters of recommendation, copy of university transcript(s), and copy of teaching license.

Applications can be found on our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). under the Employment Tab, Employment Opportunities or contact Mid‑State Education District at (320) 631‑2500 for assistance.

Mid‑State Education District complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. This holds true for all district employment and opportunities.