High School Special Education Teacher- Service Provider; SY

High School Special Education Teacher
- Service Provider

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The High School Special Education Teacher
- Service Provider is responsible for instructing special education students. This position is exclusive to providing special education services. Case management and due process associated with student IEPs will be facilitated by another team member.

The Special Education Teacher – Service Provider's role is to provide a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth and instruct students in grade level content, making subjects accessible based on a student's reading and math skill level per their IEP. They motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation.
• Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers 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.
• Attend and collaborate to prepare for IEP Team Meetings with necessary team members, including student guardians.
• 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.
• Collaborate with related service providers.
• 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.
• Provides 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.
• Promotes 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…