Elementary Special Education Teacher

Position Description and Primary Objective:

Plans and develops, under the guidance of Administration/Special Education Director & Assistant Director, and in collaboration with the Special Education Team, instructional materials, lessons, and other activities to support Creekstone’s goals and objectives in accordance with the mission statement. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing an educational experience where students who qualify as special education fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The Teacher evaluates the needs and abilities of students and determines methods and techniques to best present and provide instruction to students within assigned subject areas. The Teacher ensures students show continuous improvement in learning basics and essential skills.

Qualifications of this position:

1. Current MN Elementary Teaching License in Special Education with MN Licensure in LD, ABS, EBD, and/or Autism.

2. B.A. in Special Education or related fields highly preferred.

3. Proven success in providing special education instructional and

non-instructional support in school or related situations.

4. Trained Montessori experience/certification highly desired but not required.

5. Demonstrates continued professional development through course work,

research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.

6. Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management

techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as

students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

Major Responsibilities: (Responsibilities are not limited to the following and the position supervisor may modify responsibilities as needed.) Implement and facilitate instructional and non-instructional programs, including planning, organization, measurement, and evaluation:

1. Implement and possess an understanding of Montessori pedagogy,

curriculum, and materials preferred but not required.

2. Assign appropriate supplemental or alternative studies to students either

not meeting or exceeding expectations.

3. Facilitate appropriate student supervision and guidance.

4. Assist School Psychologist in assessments for students being reassessed for

continuing Special Education Services.

5. Develop and case manage Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for all eligible

students. Provide academic support, as detailed in IEPs, through individual

and small group instruction.

6. Maintain accurate and concise student records, plan and facilitate parent

meetings, and work in partnership with staff members to plan and

coordinate the educational program for students receiving IEPs.

7. Work closely and in collaboration with special and general education

teaching partners.

8. Stay current with best teaching practices using research-based strategies.

9. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the

Director.

10. Attend professional development training and special education meetings.

Participate in workshops, in-service workdays, staff development

opportunities, and staff meetings.

Establish a professional relationship with Creekstone teaching partners and staff members, Board of Directors, students, families, Authorizer, business partners, and the communities Creekstone serves:

1. Create and maintain professional rapport with staff, board, families, business

partners, and with members of the community.

2. Participate in open communication, especially as it relates to pertinent

education-related information, to all staff partners and appropriate

individuals.

3. Contribute to a healthy learning environment by modeling behavioral

expectations for social interactions and collectively work to maintain a

collegial atmosphere in and out of the classroom that embodies Montessori

principles.

4. Engage by serving on committees and attending special events.

5. Be an ambassador of Creekstone Montessori School and its Mission.

Further Details:

1. Creekstone Location: 5225 U.S. Hwy 61, Suite 3, Red Wing, MN

2. Contact Danielle Mandelkow; Assistant Director of Special Education at

dmandelkow@creekstonemontessori.org

3. To submit an application, visit Creekstone’s website at

https://creekstonemontessori.org/employment/ for further information and

instructions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $55,000