What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education - Elementary EBD/ABS position position at AITKIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
Rippleside Elementary school is looking to fill a K-6 EBD/ABS teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Rippleside Elementary is located in Aitkin, MN and serves students E-6th grade. We serve roughly 475 elementary students.
The EBD/ABS Teacher will provide students with special needs case management, learning activities, and experiences that address their unique needs, and meets all regulatory standards as required by federal and state governments.
Essential Functions
Aitkin Public Schools mission is to empower students to be life-long learners and productive citizens by developing high expectations and student achievement in a safe and friendly learning environment. Aitkin Schools covers a large portion of Aitkin County in northern Minnesota. The city of Aitkin offers a friendly, small town atmosphere with larger cities nearby. Our area offers a wide variety of outdoor family opportunities. We are 15 miles north of Mille Lacs Lake. Aitkin county is home to over 365 lakes, many within minutes of the city of Aitkin. We also have the Mississippi and Ripple Rivers that flow through our community which provide a variety of boating possibilities. Aitkin county is also known for some of the most scenic wildlife trails in Minnesota. We have a very good system of snowmobile and atv trails. We are within minutes of a number of outstanding golf courses as well. The city of Aitkin has a wonderful park located on the Ripple River that families throughout the area enjoy on a regular basis. Aitkin is home to the Riverwood Healthcare facility with over 60 physicians, specialists and surgeons. The city of Aitkin is also the home of the Aitkin County seat. Why just visit Aitkin when you can live and work here year around? "WE ARE ISD1!"
The EBD/ABS Teacher will provide students with special needs case management, learning activities, and experiences that address their unique needs, and meets all regulatory standards as required by federal and state governments.
Essential Functions
- Assists schools district staff in conducting assessments in the area of EBD.
- Coordinate and conduct Part B evaluations.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of a child, the child's family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for the IEP.
- Educate parents and others regarding the provision of services.
- Provide research based specialized instruction as outlined in the IEP.
- Consult with parents, other service providers and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services.
- Prepare a preplanned schedule of individualized and small group age-appropriate activities for classroom instruction.
- Supervise and provide direction for classroom Teaching Assistants.
- Maintain suitable classroom and behavior management.
- Monitor classroom instruction for the purpose of ensuring student progress and a safe learning environment.
- Utilize a variety of materials and teaching techniques.
- Participate physically with the students in activities being taught.
- Plan and conduct a system of continuous evaluation of each student's progress.
- Coordinate provision of services for the purpose of maximizing opportunities for learning.
- Participate in meetings (IEP, conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's goals/outcomes.
- Provide training to related service personnel and parents in the area of student's disabilities.
- Prepare documentation (evaluations, observations, progress reports) for the purpose of providing information and reporting requirements.
- Maintain records and reports as required and for compliance with administrative policies, state and federal rules and regulations.
- Make referrals to other professionals and agencies on behalf of the student as appropriate.
- Encourage parents and instruct them in appropriate methods to assist their child.
- Collaborate with other Special Education Teachers to ensure successful transition for students from one setting to another.
- Participate in staff development opportunities to improve job related skills.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- All other duties as assigned.
- EBD/ABS Licensure preferred.
- Experience teaching in ASD, SLD and EBD special education settings.
- Experience in due process procedures including conducting evaluations, writing IEPs, monitoring progress, and facilitating meetings.
Aitkin Public Schools mission is to empower students to be life-long learners and productive citizens by developing high expectations and student achievement in a safe and friendly learning environment. Aitkin Schools covers a large portion of Aitkin County in northern Minnesota. The city of Aitkin offers a friendly, small town atmosphere with larger cities nearby. Our area offers a wide variety of outdoor family opportunities. We are 15 miles north of Mille Lacs Lake. Aitkin county is home to over 365 lakes, many within minutes of the city of Aitkin. We also have the Mississippi and Ripple Rivers that flow through our community which provide a variety of boating possibilities. Aitkin county is also known for some of the most scenic wildlife trails in Minnesota. We have a very good system of snowmobile and atv trails. We are within minutes of a number of outstanding golf courses as well. The city of Aitkin has a wonderful park located on the Ripple River that families throughout the area enjoy on a regular basis. Aitkin is home to the Riverwood Healthcare facility with over 60 physicians, specialists and surgeons. The city of Aitkin is also the home of the Aitkin County seat. Why just visit Aitkin when you can live and work here year around? "WE ARE ISD1!"