Special Education Teacher - FTE, ASD Center - Sun Path Elementary School

Special Education Teacher

Shakopee Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE, Center-Based Special Education (SpEd) Teacher to serve students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) at the elementary school level (grades K-5) for the  school year. Deliver direct and indirect services to students with learning and/or social, emotional and behavioral needs; monitor and document student progress; develop/manage IEPs and facilitate team meetings; oversee paraprofessionals and collaborate with families and other staff on services and strategies.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid MN teaching license in ASD, EBD, DCD or ABS
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction
• Strong classroom management skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff

Pay & Benefits Information:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA & VEBA options
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options
• Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Plan + district contribution
• 403(B) plan + district contribution
• Salary can range anywhere between $52,020 to $126,971 depending upon education level and experience.

Our staff receives:

• Professional development opportunities provided by the District
• Strong mentoring program for first-year staff

Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to attend to personal care needs of students, if necessary.
• Classroom, office, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, keyboarding, etc.

Application Procedure:

You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes must complete the external application. Apply online kopee.k12.mn.us to posting 6565. Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and the position is open until filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.