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International Spanish Language Academy Special Education Teacher in Edina, Minnesota
International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA) in Edina, MN (an International Baccalaureate elementary school) seeks a Special Education Teacher to teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. The specific duties and responsibilities include: Educate, plan, teach, facilitate and evaluate students identified with special education needs according to local, state and federal regulations and guidelines; Teach a small group of students and individuals inside and outside of the classroom; Prepare and execute lessons and resources, and review proposed plans of other teachers; Assess the students work done in class and update parents on their students progress; Build strong relationships with students in order to push them to be their best selves both academically and personally; Collaborate with colleagues in order to meet the needs of every student by ensuring accommodations are met and develop intervention plans; Take part in regular data meetings and participate in webinars of professional development over the course of the school year; Be a critical member of an instructional team, teaching daily support classes in math, and/or literacy, both with specialized instruction and with a research based program; Oversee the drafting, implementation, and maintenance of IEPs, co-lead child study team meetings, and coordinate standardized test accommodations, special education screenings, and related services; Be part of the Assessment Task Force Team of the school and work on planning improvements in Math and Literacy. and Be a critical member of an instructional team, teaching daily support classes in math, literacy, and/or self-regulation both with specialized instruction and with a research-based program.