What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher: Special Education- High School position at High School?
Qualifications required:
- Appropriate licensure for special education
- Knowledge in research-based best practices and differentiation
- Preference of having knowledge and experience in working with children with IEPs.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and implements individualized instruction designed to meet the educational needs of children on IEPs
- Creates a learning environment conducive to the learning needs of children with disabilities
- Encourages student success by collaborating with classroom teachers and assisting with accommodations and modifications when appropriate
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques embedding technology when appropriate
- Conducts and carries out educational assessments
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and district procedures
Benefit Package*:
We offer a highly competitive rewards package that includes:
- Compensation & Paid Leave
- Starting salary for 1.0 FTE BA: $47,314 and MA: $54,716; licensed teaching experience considered for higher placement (prorated based on FTE)
- Up to 12 sick days given annually (prorated based on FTE)
- Health Insurance
- Medical options for single and family.
- Dental for single and famliy.
- District contributions to VEBA/HRA accounts.
- Fully paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for pre-tax medical and dependent care
- Retirement
- 403b with a district match
- District contribution of 8.75% to MN Teacher Retirement Association (TRA)
- Professional Development & Support
- Opportunities for continuous personalized learning and development
- Teacher Mentoring Program including time to meet regularly with a mentor
*Information based on the 2025-2027 master agreement. Eligibility based upon effective date of employment.
New Prague Area Schools is a consistently growing district of 4,000 students, Pre K through 12. The district is located about 45 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. The district serves the students and community members of the New Prague, Elko New Market, northern Lonsdale areas, as well as several other communities. The district offers a small-town quality of life with easy access to the conveniences of a major metropolitan area.
I.S.D. 721 is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $48,733 - $100,583