Summer School: Special Education Teacher, Deaf​/Hard of Hearing; D​/HH licensure

Summer School:
Special Education Teacher, Deaf / Hard of Hearing (D/HH) licensure

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Date Posted:
  4/9/2025
• Location:
  
  Lincoln Center, South Saint Paul MN
• Date Available:
  
  07/07/2025

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917
POSITION OPENING
Date Posted:
April 9, 2025

Position Title:
Summer School :
Special Education Teacher,Deaf / Hard of Hearing (D/HH) licensure

Assignment Location:
Lincoln Center, South Saint Paul, MN in the Deaf / Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Program

Hours per Day: 4

Schedule: 7:45 - 11:45 AM, Monday - Thursday

Anticipated Start Date:
July 7, 2025

Assignment Length:
July 7 - July 31, 2025

Salary: Placement per theteacher contract , based on education and experience


POSITION OVERVIEW
:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director/Principal, the special education teacher for Intermediate School District 917’s Deaf / Hard of Hearing program will play a vital role in providing a consistent, safe environment conducive to learning by providing a broad range of teaching services or specific learning programming and assisting students in the development of skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability through the use of a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels.

In this role, one helps model and encourage respect, communication, and competency during student work tasks and during socialization. Professionalism, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach are essential when working with students receiving special education services to ensure their safety and growth and to help them understand and exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the community. The special education teacher will be stepping into a team environment daily, where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key to the success of the individual, the team, and the success of the students.

The teacher role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective teaching strategies while adhering to the District philosophy and vision.
• Create a classroom environment that responds to the needs of individual learners;
  Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques;
  Translate lesson plans into learning experiences in a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies;
  Maximize time on task.
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual student needs including adhering to state and federal requirements for due process;
  Evaluate accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods;
  Provide progress and interim reports for feedback.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process;
  Encourage and facilitates the work of other staff members in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Communicate with parents in a timely manner;
  Maintain positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Work collaboratively with parents and other staff members to reinforce the educational program for each student;
  Communicate effectively to meet the needs of students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
• Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school.
• Protect students, equipment, materials and facilities by taking necessary and reasonable precautions.
• Uphold and enforce board policy, district goals, administrative procedures, school rules and regulations;
  Adhere to health and safety policies.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Attend workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff, department, curricular development and committee meetings and staff-development session, as required.
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
• Keep current in…