Special Education Teacher, Middle School

District Mission Statement
"Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world."

Application Procedure:  To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number.

District Information
St. Francis Area Schools is located in northern Anoka County and southern Isanti County. We are a rural/suburban district, covering 165 square miles with our early childhood center, three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one ALC. Our school district annually educates more than 4,500 students and employs more than 750 staff members.

Contract Days/Hours
Duty Days: 186 (pro-rated)
Monday-Friday
7:00am-3:00pm 

Salary: $48,166.00 - $89,645.00 (Pro-rated), According to the Teacher Work Agreement

For more information about this special education teacher position, you can also contact Katie Mitchell (763)753-7037 or Heidi Critchley (763)213-8501.

Qualifications
Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education; We are looking for a team-oriented individual that is comfortable and experienced in working with students needing support in the school day (academics, social skills, daily living skills). 

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Building Principal, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for assisting the District in assessing and identifying students with special needs such as learning disabilities, health impairments, developmental cognitive delays or other similar needs according to eligibility criteria. The Special Education Teacher plans for, develops and implements individualized education programs and instruction in academic areas in collaboration with other educational professionals, parents and administrators in designing, modifying and delivering educational services. Essential duties outlined below are intended as “representative” examples of the level, nature and decision making expected of positions assigned to this classification. The duties below are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by the employees assigned to this classification. A classification description, unlike job description or position description, is designed to capture the general expectations, complexity level, and nature of work of any position that may be allocated to this classification.

Summary of Duties

• Provide direct special education services for students who have disabilities
• Work with classroom teachers to facilitate opportunities for students to participate in the mainstream classroom.
• Provide work direction and support to the assigned Educational Assistants.
• Communicate with families regarding students' educational programming and progress.
• Perform educational assessments of students as required.    
• Ensure that due process requirements are being followed.
• Plan, develop and write individualized learning goals, objectives, learning strategies and behavior management plans for students with special needs and lesson plans for instruction. 
• Address and perform crisis intervention and behavioral interventions
• Participate and/or facilitate meetings with parents, teachers, administration or other educational professionals 

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• TRA (Pension Plan): 7.75% employee contribution and 8.75% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Personal Paid Days
• HSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
• HCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.