Elementary Special Education Teacher; Service Provider & Case Manager; SY

Description

Hmong College Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well‑rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12. If you want to make a difference as part of a dynamic educational community, we invite you to join our team where graduates will be rich in experiences, culture, knowledge and pride, and will be ready for the challenges of college and beyond.

The Elementary Special Education Teacher (Case Manager) is responsible for creating, managing, and supporting the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for special‑education students. This position focuses on case management and due process of student IEPs; specialized instruction is provided by other staff members. The teacher manages IEPs and adheres to all internal and legal timelines and requirements, composing effective documentation to support teachers in creating a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth and instructing students in grade‑level content, making subjects accessible based on a student’s reading and math skill level per their IEP.

• Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation.
• Collaborate to plan and compose Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students through an evaluation process.
• Facilitate and plan for IEP team meetings with necessary team members, including student guardians.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and other special education service providers to provide small‑group instruction, adapt general education lessons, assess student work, and implement accommodations.
• Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students’ IEP goals.
• Organization and distribution of special education media and materials for resources in general education classrooms.
• Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents of students 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.
• Possess knowledge and ability to utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (i.e. MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan, etc.).
• Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
• Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers.
• Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family.
• Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Attend ongoing professional development opportunities related to special education.
• 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 or authorized by the superintendent.
• 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,…