Independent School District #88

New Ulm Public Schools

Home of the Eagles

JOB POSTING
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (EBD – LEVEL III)
FOR GRADES 1-4
**Internal and external applications are accepted until the position is filled**

Position available:
Elementary (Grades 1-4) Special Education Teacher – EBD Level III

Location:
Jefferson Elementary School, 318 South Payne Street, New Ulm MN

Start Date:
Fall 2018

Classification/Wage:
Salary and benefits based on experience and education level as listed in the Teacher’s Master Agreement

Job Summary:
Responsible for developing a new setting three program, preparing lessons, writing IEPs, conducting IEP meetings,
instructing students with a wide range of abilities, assessing student learning, collecting and analyzing student data to
plan instruction, creating an engaging and respectful classroom environment, communicating with students, parents and
multiple stakeholders, maintaining accurate records, supervising students, managing paraprofessionals, scheduling,
participating in school improvement initiatives, and learning professionally.

Required Qualifications:
 Current MN Teaching License in EBD or ABS
 Experience working with students qualified for special education services under the EBD category
 Strong collaboration and communication skills
 Knowledge of due process including referral and assessment procedures and writing IEPs, FBA/BIPs, etc.
 Trained or willing to be trained in CPI

Essential Functions:
 Provides instruction for students at the elementary level in a self-contained setting; prepares lesson plans to suit
each students’ educational needs; provides academic support to students receiving special education services;
provides instruction in language arts, math, social studies, science and social skills.

 Serves as Case Manager; facilitates IEP meetings; writes and implements IEPs; evaluates each student's
academic and/or behavioral performance; writes progress reports as required.

 Consults/collaborates with administration, general education staff, special education personnel, parents, and
outside agencies for the purpose of ensuring the appropriate delivery of services in adherence to due process
requirements; contacts parents and/or guardians to discuss students' progress.

 Maintains student records; prepares reports and correspondence.

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Essential Functions (continued):
 Provides instructional support designed to insure an effective and cohesive program; coordinates the placement
of students with special needs into the mainstream setting; develops positive intervention plans that can be
implemented across school settings.

 Provides support for students with behavioral, social, emotional and mental health needs. Effectively uses de-
escalation techniques and proactive behavior interventions to improve students behaviors.

 Assists and administers District and State standardized testing; trains and directs paraprofessionals with program
implementation and student support.

Application Deadline:
 Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Application procedure:
To apply as an INTERNAL applicant (current, regular ISD 88 employees only):
1. Go to the school website at www.newulm.k12.mn.us
2. Click on the down arrow near District box at top of the page
3. Under General Info, on the right hand side, click on Employment
4. Under “ Internal Applicants”, click on Submit an internal app./transfer form
5. Complete the page with your information, click next and submit.

To apply as an EXTERNAL applicant:

1. Go to the school website at www.newulm.k12.mn.us
2. Click on the down arrow near District box at top of the page
3. Under General Info, on the right hand side, click on Employment
4. Complete the page with your information, click next and submit.

Questions:
Please contact the District Administrative offices at 507-233-6180.

The school district shall require that applicants for school district positions, who receive an offer of
employment, submit to a criminal history background check at a partial expense to the applicant. All final
offers of employment are contingent upon background check results.

The employer reserves the right to make assignments of employees to particular buildings. New Ulm ISD is an
equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability or veteran status.

New Ulm Public Schools is a regional center of educational excellence. Our vision is to prepare our students
to be successful in a 21st Century World. Our schools and staff provide challenging and engaging academic
programs for all students. Student success in academics, fine arts and athletics are reasons students and
families come to New Ulm.

We are redefining education in New Ulm. We offer an early learning center for preschool and kindergarten
students, including a community education center. This center includes many outdoor and indoor active
learning spaces. Jefferson Elementary provides programming for grades 1-4, focusing on small group
instruction, responsive classroom, STEM opportunities and core curriculum. We offer a middle school
structure and environment for grades 5-8, focused on advisory, exploratory and experiential learning
opportunities. Our new high school building is for grades 9-12, offering college, vocational and work ready
courses. We have many opportunities for fine arts and athletics for all students.

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For more information on New Ulm Public Schools and the wonderful city of New Ulm,
please visit the following resources:

New Ulm Public Schools: www.newulm.k12.mn.us

City of New Ulm: http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us
New Ulm Chamber of Commerce: http://www.newulm.com/
Careers in New Ulm video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32wGisMkWI

Preparing all of our students to be successful in a 21st Century World.

New Ulm Public Schools

414 South Payne Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
507-233-6180

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