Developmental and Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE) / Health / PE – Teacher (LTS)

This position is working with middle students with individual needs that meet criteria for special education. This includes small group instruction, work completion assistance, and teaming with mainstream teachers. The special education teacher will collaborate with other service providers during the day to meet student needs. This position also includes teaching Health/PE to 7th and 8th graders for 1 class period a day.

License & Experience:

• Licensed Physical Education/DAPE/Health Teacher in the State of Minnesota prefered.
• Knowledge and experience working with students with special education needs.
• Experience working wit middle school students and families.

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge and experience completing due process and follow timeline requirements of special education.
• Experience completing Part B evaluations.
• Must be able to assure and implement state and federal laws, statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to special education.
• Team oriented approach when working with students, colleagues, families, and administrators.
• Effective communication and teaming skills, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, teachers, administrators, community and staff.
• Establishes a culture for learning by supporting the mission, beliefs and the strategic plan of the district.
• Inspires and engages all students in relevant learning.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students, staff and families.
• Experience working with diverse students and families - experience/training with CLR (Culturally Linguistically Responsive) methods preferred.