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Job Title: Teacher, District Program Facilitator (DPF)- Special Education - Behavior Specialist  and Requisition ID number: 102062

Close Date: 11:59 PM on  

Organizational Unit:  Special Ed Program 3 (10000968) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  1.0 FTE; 43 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  Teachers(04) 

Functional Area:  Teaching 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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FUNCTION:  MPS DPFs hold many important roles in supporting students and schools.  

1. Hold multiple SPED licenses and support teams by being the licensed team member in evaluation and IEP development((ABS, EBD)

2. Build teacher capacity in implementation of evidence-based practices to support student success, and

3. Support school teams as an interventionist in supporting the development and implementation of customized intervention and instructional plans. 

4. Provide intentional and targeted professional development focused on evidence based practices.

ADAPTIVE SKILLS REQUIRED: We seek candidates with demonstrated leadership skills within a culturally diverse educational environment. Qualified candidates should advocate for student learning, convey innovative ideas to school teams, provide strong interpersonal communication skills, effectively utilize problem-solving skills, and guide teams toward non-discriminatory, evidence-based instructional practices.

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Director of Special Education Programs

Desired QUALIFICATIONS:  Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (ABA) Licensed and Specialized in Special Education area

• Valid MN Special Education Teacher License 

• Five (5) years minimum of experience working with students with behavioral/academic needs

• Related Service Providers 

• Verbal De-escalation/Restrictive Procedure trainer or willing to be trained as trainer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Completing Due Process requirements:

• Attend IEP meetings

• Attend eval planning meetings

• Conduct re-eval observations and write-up

• Attend results meetings

• Co-observe with the psychologist for initial evaluations

• Help with BIP/FBA development

• Coaching on goals and objectives for IEPs for students.

• Coach and monitor implementation of the IEP. 

Coaching Evidence-Based Interventions:

• Support teachers (and support staff) with new evidence-based interventions.  Supports include emails, in-person coaching, modeling, and team meetings.

• Support teams in developing safety plans for students as needed.

• Coach teachers and SEA staff on data collection. 

• Coach staff on curriculum/resources/task-analysis/environment appropriate for students.

• Assist staff in developing scheduling systems.

• Work with teams to support SEAs in increasing student independence

• Help lead Community of Practice participation (ASD, DCD & CLI) through Low Incidence Project- MN. Coordinate monthly meetings, plan for teacher training, and support for Minneapolis teachers working with kids with our most unique learners. 

• Community of Practice for STAR/LINKs through Low Incidence Project- MN. Coordinate monthly meetings, and plan for teacher training and supports for Minneapolis teachers working with teachers implementing STAR.

• Partner with the Community of Practice for EBD to support the implementation model. Work with the PIC leader to coordinate quarterly meetings, and plan for teacher training and support for Minneapolis teachers working with students with EBD. 

• Guide strategies to increase student independence, special education graduation rates, high school courses of study, social and emotional learning, transition planning, college planning, and a rigorous sequence of work opportunities.

Supporting Transition:

• Support transition planning with teams

• Track identified incoming kindergarteners in Level 1 and Level 2 placement, provide support as needed to their gen. ed. teachers and SERTs

• Meet with Early Childhood once per quarter to plan for the upcoming school year

Providing Professional Development

• Meet with PLC teams regularly to develop evidence-based interventions, coach teams to take pre-, during, and post-data, and use data to make intervention changes

• Provide staff with current disability-specific information, parent engagement strategies, and inclusive school environments

• Develop and lead professional development in collaboration with program DPFs, as assigned by Directors, to a range of school members; both general education and special education staff   

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

School environment; may involve lifting up to 40 pounds; and the ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods, both indoors and outdoors.

Salary: 43 weeks – Teacher Salary Schedule, MFT local 59

For More Information, Please Contact:  Andrew Meierding, Director of Special Education Programs         

All applicants, including MPS employees, must complete an online application.  In addition, upload an electronic copy of your cover letter and resume to your application when applying. Make sure you apply for the position you are interested in. Only complete applications which include all of the following items will be considered:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Online Application

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready.  Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | 12:01 AM On | Special Ed Program 3 (10000968) | Davis Center (0001) | Teaching