[Rehab] FW: [MN.BVI] Fwd: Job Announcement: Special Education Teacher, Part-Time 0.5 FTE, Blind / Visually Impaired (BVI) licensure - Intermediate School District 917 - March 2019

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*From:* Klein, Lori via MN.BVI [mailto:mn.bvi at mailmanlists.us]
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*Subject:* [MN.BVI] Fwd: Job Announcement: Special Education Teacher,
Part-Time 0.5 FTE, Blind / Visually Impaired (BVI) licensure - Intermediate
School District 917 - March 2019

Intermediate School District 917 has a vacancy for your consideration.
Please find the details below.

*Special Education Teacher, Part-Time 0.5 FTE, Blind / Visually Impaired
(BVI) licensure*

*Apply Online*
<https://www.applitrack.com/isd917/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=1030>

Category: *Special Education/Deaf/Hard of Hearing*
Date Posted: *3/26/2019*
Location: *Various Dakota County locations*
Date of Availability: *08/22/2019*

*INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917*
*POSITION OPENING*

*Date Posted*: March 26, 2019

*Position Title*: Special Education Teacher, Part-Time 0.5 FTE, Blind /
Visually Impaired (BVI) licensure

*Assignment Location*: Various locations in Dakota County, MN in the Itinerant
Services Program
<http://www.isd917.k12.mn.us/about/departments_services/special_education_services/purchase_of_service__itinerant_services>

*Hours per Week*: 20

*Schedule*: Some flexibility in the schedule to equate to 0.5 FTE
(preferably five 4-hour days), following the assigned school calendar

*Anticipated Start Date*: August 22, 2019

*Assignment Length*: 2019 - 2020 school year, continuing contract

*Salary: *Per the teacher/licensed staff contract
<http://www.isd917.k12.mn.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1174263/File/Teachers'%20Contract%202017-2019.pdf>

*POSITION OVERVIEW*:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director/Principal, the special
education teacher for Intermediate School District 917’s Itinerant Services
program will play a vital role in providing a consistent, safe environment
conducive to learning by providing a broad range of teaching services or
specific learning programming and assisting students in the development of
skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning
in accordance with each student's ability through the use of a variety of
teaching and learning methods at various levels. In this role, one helps
model and encourage respect, communication, and competency during student
work tasks and during socialization. Professionalism, empathy, and a
non-judgmental approach are essential when working with students receiving
special education services to ensure their safety and growth and to help
them understand and exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the
community. The special education teacher will be stepping into a team
environment daily, where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are
key to the success of the individual, the team, and the success of the
students. The teacher role is performed following District policy and
State/Federal Laws.

*RESPONSIBILITIES*:

   - Develop lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective
   teaching strategies while adhering to the District philosophy and vision.
   - Create a classroom environment that responds to the needs of
   individual learners; Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and
   appropriate techniques; Translate lesson plans into learning experiences in
   a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of
   appropriate teaching strategies; Maximize time on task.
   - Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual
   student needs including adhering to state and federal requirements for due
   process; Evaluate accomplishments of students on a regular basis using
   multiple assessment methods; Provide progress and interim reports for
   feedback.
   - Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process; Encourage and
   facilitates the work of other staff members in a collaborative, supportive
   environment.
   - Communicate with parents in a timely manner; Maintain positive and
   constructive communication with students, staff, parents, and community.
   - Work collaboratively with parents and other staff members to reinforce
   the educational program for each student; Communicate effectively to meet
   the needs of students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
   - Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of
   students in areas of the school.
   - Protect students, equipment, materials and facilities by taking
   necessary and reasonable precautions.
   - Uphold and enforce board policy, district goals, administrative
   procedures, school rules and regulations; Adhere to health and safety
   policies.
   - Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual
   attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
   - Attend workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff,
   department, curricular development and committee meetings and
   staff-development session, as required.
   - Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding
   students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional
   ethics and state and federal laws.
   - Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is
   share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
   - Utilize proactive behavior management techniques, reinforcing positive
   behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and redirecting
   inappropriate behaviors. May be required to use restrictive procedures.
   - Uses flexible thinking and adaptability to address student needs and
   responds calmly during crisis situations, when necessary.
   - Other duties, as assigned.

*QUALIFICATIONS*:

   1. A bachelor’s degree with coursework in education or related field,
   and a current teaching license from the Minnesota Department of Education
   (MDE)/Professional Educators Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) in
   Special Education in Blind / Visually Impaired (BVI), or equivalent
   combination of education and experience may be considered.
   2. Willingness and ability to work with students receiving a high-level
   of special education services.
   3. Thorough knowledge of education principles, practices and procedures;
   thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching;
   with knowledge of special education practices preferred.
   4. Previous teaching experience in special education preferred.
   5. Ability to understand developmental appropriateness of materials and
   behavior.
   6. Willingness to complete training in Professional Crisis Management
   and implement restrictive procedures, if needed.
   7. Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication that is
   maintained during high-stress and crisis situations.
   8. Basic computer and email skills. Proficient in core educational
   subject areas.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

   1. Frequently requires exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, standing,
   speaking, hearing, sitting, walking, lifting, and repetitive motions.
   2. Occasionally requires exertion of up to 50 pounds of force, stooping,
   kneeling, crawling, and crouching.
   3. Work has standard vision requirements.
   4. Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
   5. Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and
   exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal
   protective equipment.
   6. Locations are generally moderately noisy.

*DISTRICT PROFILE*:

Intermediate School District 917 serves the low incidence needs of students
receiving special education services from our member school districts
<http://www.isd917.k12.mn.us/about/our_member_districts> in the
southeastern metropolitan area.  Students are referred to us by member
school districts. Our programs and services include comprehensive options
and efficient special education services that expand on what member
districts may be able to offer students in their own schools. Programs
provide special education and related service support to students from
early childhood through age 21 in a variety of different, specialized
settings for students with emotional/behavioral disorders, autism spectrum
disorders, developmental and cognitive disabilities, mental health needs,
those who are deaf and hard of hearing, and learning disabilities.

In our highly-structured and specialized educational environments, you will
encounter:

   - Classrooms of 4-8 students supported by a teacher and 3-6 trained
   paraprofessionals.
   - Behavior support teams, including board certified behavior analysts.
   - Lead teachers to support due process and curriculum development.
   - Collaborative teams, which can include: audiologists, interveners,
   interpreters, teachers, paraprofessionals, developmental adaptive physical
   education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school
   psychologists, school nurses, health associates, school social workers, and
   speech language pathologists.
   - Functional spaces, which can include: individualized work spaces for
   each student, group instruction areas, sensory spaces, break spaces,
   playground/gym/area for gross motor movement, and safety features for staff
   and students.

District 917 also provides students from member districts a secondary
education program, including Dakota County Area Learning Schools, which
provide alternative learning programming both in-person and online to
students in need of a positive, safe, and structured learning environment
outside their resident high school, and Dakota County Secondary Technical
Center, which provides technical education for high school students in 10th,
11th, and 12th grade.

*Application Procedure*: Can be completed at
https://www.applitrack.com/isd917/onlineapp/
<https://www.applitrack.com/isd917/onlineapp/default.aspx>

*District 917’s Website*: http://www.isd917.org/
<http://www.isd917.k12.mn.us/>
Lauren.Kelly at isd917.org

*Intermediate School District 917 is an equal opportunity employer*

*Intermediate School District 917* uses the applicant tracking
<https://www.frontlineeducation.com/solutions/recruiting-hiring/> system
from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

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*Lori Klein, Ed.S. *

*Teacher of Blind/Visually Impaired*

*Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist*

*Concord Education Center*

*9015 Broderick Blvd. *

*Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076*

*Phone: 612-902-9323*

*Fax: 612-902-9399*