High School Special Education Teacher- Center-; SY

Position Summary

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction focused on the needs of at-risk students. The High School Special Education Teacher (Center-Based) is responsible for instructing high school special education students from grades 9-12. Create a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth. Instruct students in grade level content, making subjects accessible based on a student’s reading and math skill level per their IEP plan.

Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education.

• Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the special education needs of students, participate in team decisions regarding eligibility, and facilitate evaluation plans and reports.
• Serve as a case manager for students by developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings; providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and developing and sharing progress reports with parents.
• Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPAA legislation.
• Develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of students in a high school Federal Setting 3 classroom and within the general education setting.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district wide assessments.
• Provide job performance feedback, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students’ IEP goals.
• Organize and distribute special education media and materials for resources in general education classrooms.
• Maintain data to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents regarding progress of their child.
• Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities.
• Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results.
• Utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (e.g. MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan, etc.).
• Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
• Collaborate with related service providers and outside agencies providing services for students and families.
• Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Attend ongoing professional development opportunities related to special education and implement new learning in the classroom following professional development.
• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Support the Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with systems used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Provide differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure student mastery of content.
• Use data such as screening, diagnostic information, progress monitoring, and daily work samples to adjust instruction and practice as well as target feedback.
• Promote a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful, friendly and academically challenging.
• Maintain accurate records including but not limited to attendance, grades, assessments and lesson plans via Schoology and/or Power School; via Schoology ensure all online class resources are current.
• Connect with families via phone calls, emails, conferences and school events; foster a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery.
• Participate in professional development…