Description: 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher - ABS ORONO HIGH SCHOOL

Job Summary:

• Work collaboratively with special services team members to support the academic, character, social and emotional growth of learners.
• Collaborate with IEP team members to design, coordinate, and deliver a rigorous and appropriate education for students with disabilities.
• Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.
• Conduct and maintain due process paperwork according to District, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.
• Establish and maintain high standards for the educational experience of students.

Qualifications:

• Current Minnesota Teaching License required - MN Special Education License required.
• High level of Special Education due process expertise required.
• Experiene with with instructing students in Secondary Transition areas (employment, post-secondary and independent living skills)
• Demonstrate ability to facilitate meaningful discourse in IEP meetings.
• Experience working directly with students in classroom/resource room setting preferred.
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving.
• Experience with curriculum, assessment, and accommodation design.
• Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool.
• Workbased Learning License preferred.

Bargaining Group and Level: Orono Education Association/Teachers

COMPENSATION
BA Step 1 ($49,266) to EdS Step 20 ($105,958)

INSURANCE
Single Health: 100% Covered by District
Employee 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
Family Health: 65% Covered by District
Dental: 100% Coverage by District
Life Insurance: $50,000 Covered by District
LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

OTHER BENEFITS
TSA match after meeting conditions.

RETIREMENT/PENSION
Positions covered by Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)

Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at: />
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Contact:

Corinna Graner, Ed.S., Director of Special Services
952-449-8377 corinna.graner@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us