Job Description
Job Description
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
A part-time teaching opportunity is available to support a homebound 1st-grade student with special education needs in the Deer River, MN area. This role involves providing both Special Education and General Education instruction tailored to a student with cognitive impairments and an Other Health Disability (OHD). The student is unable to attend school due to COVID-19 precautions, so instruction typically occurs in a homebound or small in-school setting, with flexible after-school hours to accommodate.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Minnesota teaching license required
- Certification in Special Education (any area)
- Certification in Elementary General Education preferred; dual certification highly desirable
- Experience working with young students with cognitive impairments and OHD disabilities
- Ability to deliver individualized instruction in a homebound or small group setting
- Flexibility with scheduling, particularly afternoon or after-school hours
Location:
- Deer River, MN area
- Close proximity to Ball Club (9 min), Suomi (17 min), and Grand Rapids (17 min) for potential travel considerations
Responsibilities:
- Provide approximately 10 hours per week of instruction: 1 hour daily for both Special Education and General Education
- Develop and implement lesson plans suitable to the student's cognitive and academic needs
- Communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding student progress
- Adapt instructional materials to support student learning given health and attendance restrictions
- Maintain compliance with all relevant educational and health guidelines
Benefits and Work Environment:
- Part-time, flexible scheduling to fit your availability
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a student's education during challenging circumstances
- Collaborative support from district special education leadership
- Work focused on individualized instruction in a caring educational setting
This contract engagement runs ASAP through June 2022, subject to change based on student needs. Candidates certified in both General and Special Education are preferred for this unique and rewarding assignment.
Qualified educators ready to provide compassionate, flexible instruction for a homebound student are encouraged to apply to this meaningful part-time role. Take this opportunity to extend your teaching skills in a supportive environment focused on essential student success.
Apply today to contribute your expertise in Special and General Education to meet the needs of a homebound learner in Deer River, MN.