Augsburg Fairview Academy seeks a Special Education Resource Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Location: Augsburg Fairview Academy, Minneapolis, MN
Reports to: Executive Director, Special Education Director
Position Type: Full-Time (2 openings)
Start Date: November 1, 2024
Job Summary:
Augsburg Fairview Academy seeks a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will strongly commit to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. This role requires understanding individualized education plans (IEPs), a commitment to restorative practices, and a passion for empowering students to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education plans (IEPs) for students in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Design and deliver specially designed instruction to meet each student’s unique needs, adapting curriculum and teaching strategies as needed in both a co-teaching and resource setting.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive practices and ensure students can access grade-level curriculum.
- Provide direct instruction, interventions, and behavioral support to students with disabilities, including students with autism, learning disabilities, and emotional/behavioral disorders.
- Conduct assessments and use data to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Schedule and conduct IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and multidisciplinary team meetings, maintaining open communication with families and stakeholders.
- Create a safe, positive, respectful classroom environment that aligns with the school’s commitment to equity, restorative practices, and cultural relevance.
- Support students’ social-emotional development through positive behavior interventions and restorative approaches.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, including IEP documentation, progress reports, and compliance paperwork.
- Collaborate with the Special Education Director, Coordinator, and other support staff to ensure best practices in service delivery.
- Stay current with professional development opportunities related to special education, including new strategies and interventions for student success.
Qualifications:
- Required: Minnesota Teaching License (EBD, SLD, or ABS preferred).
- Preferred: Experience working with high school students in an urban setting.
- Strong understanding of IEP processes, special education law, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and students.
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and maintain organized documentation.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and creating a culturally responsive learning environment.
Why Augsburg Fairview Academy?
- Be part of a mission-driven school committed to dismantling racism and promoting equity through education.
- Friday is reserved for due process, collaboration, and meetings.
- Work in a supportive environment that values students’ and staff’s development and self-care.
- Engage in a collaborative community that celebrates diversity and strives for academic excellence.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including professional development opportunities.
Application Process:
- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
- ONLY electronic applications will be considered.
Submit a cover letter, résumé, copies of licenses and transcripts, and three letters of reference to heidi.anderson@afa.tc.