Special Education Teacher - SAIL - SY

Position

HVED is seeking talented and motivated full-time Special Education Teachers to work in the SAIL Program. The SAIL program is a Level IV Behavior program. The program provides services and support to Kindergarten through High School students during the school day.

Location:

Winona, MN

• Minnesota licensure in Special Education licensure required
• Successful experience as a Special Education Teacher required
• Experience and knowledge of writing, monitoring, and implementing IEPs strongly preferred
• Experience in developing and implementing a variety of behavior strategies and interventions for effective programming
• Maintain certification in Safety Care, training provided by the district

• Must possess the knowledge of MN standards and options for achieving those standards
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to parents, students, staff, and administrators
• Ability to work with a team of professionals to meet the needs of students
• Ability to collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals
• Proficient in meeting deadlines and managing daily record keeping

• Accountable for facilitating learning, academic achievement and personal development by providing instruction to children and adolescents
• Conduct assessments as part of the special education evaluation process: academic, observations and Functional Behavioral Assessments
• Provide case management for students and maintain student records of services provided
• Participates in IEP and in-take meetings
• Utilizes technology to facilitate learning
• Understands and implements the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population
• Develop and implement positive behavior and social skills curriculum
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• School Year

• Minimum travel requirements

• Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Locations are generally moderately noisy.

• $54,963 - $89,988 based on years of experience and credentials.

Exempt

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides high-quality special education services to 12 school districts and three charter schools across five counties in southeast Minnesota:
Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona.

HVED operates two specialized Setting IV programs: SAIL (Students Achieving Integrated Learning), which serves students in grades K12 with significant behavioral needs, and SPECTRUM (Specialized Programming, Education, Comprehensive Therapy, and Resources for Unique Minds), which supports students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Both programs are currently located in Winona, Minnesota.

HVED is dedicated to partnering with member districts to provide innovative, student-centered services while supporting staff through collaboration, professional growth, and a strong team culture. We are a growing organization committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families across southeast Minnesota.

Join our team and be part of an organization that truly makes a difference!