Job Summary

• Collaborate with center-based teachers and others to plan, co-teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of theories of human behavior and development.
• Provide support as it relates to social, emotional and behavioral learning throughout District 196 Special Education.
• Knowledge of crisis assessment, intervention and de-escalation.
• Support district crisis prevention, de-escalation, and restrictive procedure work. (CPI)
• Knowledge and familiarity with evidence-based SEL practices and curricula;
• Collaborate with District 196 Special Education TOSA team and collaborate with and align practices with general education.
• Support problem-solving, reflection and processing activities by using SEL strategies and interventions.
• Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students that are overrepresented in special education.
• Demonstrate proactive response to support students with emotional regulation difficulties.
• Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement.
• Promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents and other professionals.
• Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.

Qualifications :

• Licensure by the Minnesota Department of Education as School Social Worker, School Psychologist or Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred.
• Strong general education background.
• Experience working with and providing service to persons of diverse cultures, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Evidence of a growth mindset and ability to accelerate growth in academic and social / emotional skills using a strengths based model.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community.
• Experience working in a school setting or with children ages birth through 21.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures and facilitate collaborative teaming around students.
• Ability to provide training to and direct the work of paraprofessionals.
• An understanding of practices for training and supporting adult learning.
• Knowledge of best practices in the field of special education and implementation strategies for sensory activities, positive behavior support, academic instruction, development of routines, etc.
• Thorough understanding of the laws, rules and regulations of special education.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of weight.
• Valid driver's license or ability to provide travel for self between locations.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsible to :

Director of Special Education

Compensation :

Benefits :

Health, Dental, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Retirement, and Sick Leave

In District 196, the sky’s the limit for students and employees. That’s because our committed team of employees is dedicated to the mission of educating, developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success.

Our whole child, Triple-A approach provides students and staff opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their infinite possibilities in academics, the arts and athletics.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion township.

District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees.

District 196 has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employer and how likely they would be to recommend their employer to others.

District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors;

an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school for students with special emotional and behavioral needs, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22.

The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for lifelong learners of all ages.

Last updated : 2024-05-12