Location:
District Wide - Location To Be DeterminedPosition Purpose: Responsible for facilitating IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) related meetings for instructional planning for special education students; monitoring and evaluating student progress and behavior; researching, obtaining, and providing instructional materials for special education services; serving as an IDEA resource for students, parents, and District personnel.?
Responsibilities:

• Administers a variety of evaluative tools (e.g., developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc.) to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
• Analyze student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals (e.g., behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Develop Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed.
• Lead meetings to develop behavioral management system for students.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, progress reports, data sheets, lesson plans, evaluations, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.

• Collaborates with parents, instructional staff, other school personnel (e.g., OT, PT, Speech Pathologist, School Psychologist, etc.) to improve the quality of student outcomes and achieve student educational plan objectives.
• Informs parents and legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations, student achievements, develop methods for improvement, and reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Maintains documents, files, and records (e.g., grades, IEPs, etc.) to provide up-to-date information and historical references in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Maintains records and reports regarding pupil progress in a timely manner.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g., Profile, Eligibility Determination, IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings, parent teacher conferences, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education

• North Dakota Teaching License or ability to obtain prior to start date with special education endorsement
• High interest in serving students with complex needs (cognitive, communication, adaptive, behavioral, academic, social/emotional)
• Understanding of child development stages and developmentally appropriate expectations?
• Effective communication skills both verbal and nonverbal
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships

• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of current programming trends in special education
• Knowledge of IDEA processes and procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans
• Experience in supervising and scheduling paraeducators/paraprofessionals
• Special Education endorsement in one or more of the following:?Autism spectrum,?Emotional disabilities,?Intellectual disabilities,?Multiple disabilities

• Salary range is subject to pending contract negotiations. The 2022-2023 salary ranges are listed for reference.

Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license.
Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.
Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.
For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.k12.nd.us.
The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.