Teacher, District Program Facilitator (DPF)- Special Education Job at Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Minneapolis Public Schools
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

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Job Title:   Teacher, District Program Facilitator (DPF)- Special Education and Requisition ID number:  101896

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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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Special Education District Program Facilitator supporting K-12+ MPS sites 1.0 FTE

 

FUNCTION: Special Education District Program Facilitators will provide guidance, leadership and technical support to schools and special education staff. Assistance provided to schools and special education staff will align with the core beliefs of the special education department that include the following; “whole” special education department philosophy, high expectations for students through rigorous core instruction, special education is a service and not a program, and we exist to support students in homes, schools, and community (Birth to 22)

 

ADAPTIVE SKILLS REQUIRED: We are seeking candidates who possess demonstrated leadership skills within a school/district environment. Qualified candidates should advocate for student learning, convey innovative ideas to school teams, provide strong interpersonal communication skills, utilize problem solving skills effectively, and guide teams towards equitable, evidence based instructional practices.

 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Special Education Programs

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines

· Valid MN special education license, multiple licenses preferred

· Prefer 5 years of successful experience in an urban, multicultural educational setting.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

· Provide instructional training and coaching to special education staff based on teacher and ESP evaluation rubrics

· Continue development of common course descriptions, scope and sequence, syllabus and learning targets for continuity of coursework across MPS elementary schools

· Develop and lead professional development to a range of school members; both general education and special education staff

· Understand and develop special education school-wide service delivery models and programming

· Provide coaching to teachers on how to develop IEP goals and objectives that drive student instruction

· Provide coaching to teachers on how to monitor progress and how to plan instruction based on student data that accelerates achievement of special education students

· Research, recommend, and model how to implement academic , functional and social emotional evidence based practices to improve student outcomes within a school community

· Research, recommend, and model the implementation of evidence based instructional practices, with an intense focus on reading

· Provide staff on up to date disability specific information, parent engagement strategies and inclusive school environments

· Provide guidance on strategies to increase special education graduation rates, high school courses of study, social and emotional learning, transition planning, college planning, and a rigorous sequence of work opportunities.

· Provide guidance to schools regarding inclusion plans that help schools and special education teams provide services in all federal settings

· Guide schools to develop behavior and/or academic interventions for students

· Provide feedback to schools and special education teams regarding interventions within a behavior intervention plan (BIP) and to ensure BIPs are being implemented with fidelity

 

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 of time, both indoors and outdoors.

 

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

 

 

Additional Information:

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

· Cover Letter

· Resume

· On-Line Application

 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY:

Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability or status with regard to public assistance.

 



 

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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  
 

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