Tchr - Dev Cog Disabilities - Mississippi Creative Arts

Minimum Qualifications

A valid teaching license for Developmental Disabilities or Academic and Behavioral Strategist issued by the Minnesota Department of Education. Must be highly qualified for core subject area(s) taught.

• Knowledge of the specific special education category for which you are licensed.
• Knowledge of special education teaching philosophy.
• Knowledge of the special education curriculum for the area(s) you are responsible for instructing.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities within the special education student population.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to special education and due process compliance.
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender, and disability‑fair curriculum concepts.
• Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and learning styles.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Strong skills in classroom presentation and management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, parents, district staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based upon district and school goals and objectives.
• Ability to modify classroom assignments to address varying student needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher achievement.
• Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.

• Provide instruction in the core curriculum and special education area(s) for which you are employed; use instructional resources and technologies appropriately.
• Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to special education students.
• Maintain an instructional environment suitable for special education students according to their needs; modify equipment and adapt materials as necessary.
• Participate with other special education staff to evaluate student needs and develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to meet those needs; implement these plans in accordance with legal requirements and district practice.
• Maintain student records and ensure compliance with due process requirements.
• Support the Minnesota Graduation Standards and implement the goals and objectives of the district and the school or program to which you are assigned.
• Evaluate special education student performance; promote achievement; ensure progress toward IEP goals and objectives; prepare related reports for parents, the principal, and/or special education administration as required.
• Maintain communication with parents of special education students and work with them on academic development and IEP objectives; participate in parent–teacher conferences.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce conduct rules and apply appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provide indirect services to special education students in the category for which you are employed.
• Develop and present in‑service training related to disabilities and the educational needs of students in the category for which you are employed.
• Continue to seek professional growth and development in your curriculum area(s) and attend required professional development.
• Contribute to the district’s Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to advance student achievement and resource sustainability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This is a 10‑month position working 40 hours per week.

Pay range for this position is: $59,756 – $113,627.

Maximum hiring step = step twenty (20).

The full salary schedule is listed in the Teachers contract.

Benefit information for this position can be found in the Teachers Labor Agreement and the Teachers Benefits Summary by Bargaining Unit.

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.