Special Education Teacher

Position

Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE) - EBD License preferred

Kasson Mantorville School District seeks a Special Education Teacher. Duties include providing special education support for students by developing materials and lesson plans, conducting classroom instruction, and evaluating and assessing student performance. The incumbent will meet with parents, interpret student progress, and inform parents/guardians about student strengths, weaknesses, and progress. Preference for teachers with a current teaching license in Special Education or another license area & willing to obtain an Out of Field license.

Kasson-Mantorville is located between the cities of Kasson and Mantorville. Kasson is the home of a vibrant downtown district and Mantorville is known for its historic presence in SE Minnesota. The communities are fifteen minutes from downtown Rochester, home of the Mayo Clinic and IBM and approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities.

Kasson-Mantorville is a growing school district of 2,100 students, with numerous co-curricular and extracurricular programs and club opportunities.

He or she will understand what it means to be a lifelong learner and participate in ongoing professional development goal setting, learning and reflection each school year.

• Provide research-based special education services identified on the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) of students with disabilities.
• Provide special education services in a variety of service delivery models.
• Comply with all state and federal special education rules and regulations.
• Facilitate IEP meetings; schedule and hold IEP meetings within required timelines.
• Collaborate with Building Administrator, Special Education Coordinator and IEP members to develop IEPs.
• Complete IEPs and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Participate in the special education evaluation process, including complying with all state and federal special education rules and regulations, as assigned.
• Supervise the work of assigned paraprofessionals and assist with their performance evaluations (this position does not have authority to hire, terminate or discipline).
• Be knowledgeable in the state standards, skills and content of assigned curriculum areas of teaching.
• Participate in district-provided training related to crisis intervention skills and techniques. Utilize approved verbal de‑escalation skills and behavior management techniques during crisis intervention, including physical restraint in an emergency situation as prescribed by district procedures, training, and Minnesota statutes.
• Prepare course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and state or national standards; implement and teach the core values established by our school as the focus of instruction and discussion when appropriate.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction.
• Keep attendance and grade records as required by school. Utilize Infinite Campus system and enter grades in a timely fashion.
• Analyze classroom data to inform teaching and small group instruction.
• Integrate technology into teaching and professional activities.
• Collaborate with PLC team on curriculum, planning and student needs.
• Create and maintain ongoing communication with parents in a variety of forms.
• Implement school and district policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other professionals/stakeholders working with the student.
• Maintain familiarity with and be prepared to implement current district and building Emergency Procedures.

This job supervises the work of assigned paraprofessionals but has no formal authority to hire, terminate or discipline staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in…