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LILA prepares tomorrow’s critical thinkers and global citizens through language acquisition and inquiry-driven study. LILA offers either Spanish or Mandarin Chinese language immersion in Pre-K - 5th Grade. LILA offers an immersion continuation program in both languages for grades 6 - 12, as well as being entry points for non-immersion students coming from other schools. Many of our staff are originally from Spanish-speaking countries or from China.
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Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher will provide direction and instruction in English at LILA. Work involves teaching subjects for students with educational, behavioral, hard of hearing, and/or physical impairments. The Special Education Teacher will work under the guidance of the Director of Special Education.
Essential Functions:
Provide differentiated instruction in English for co-taught and/or pullout language arts, math and/or organization skills classes, based on the individual students’ ability levels and unique challenges.
Develop appropriate methods for meeting and documenting educational objectives for each child.
Complete Special Education due process paperwork as needed.
Work with the evaluation team for re-evaluations for observations and student transition information.
Develop curriculum materials using engaging and age-appropriate instructional strategies.
Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment.
Incorporate hands-on learning activities into daily instruction.
Evaluate student performance through data collection.
Communicate closely and encourage parental involvement regarding program goals, classroom activities, homework, school functions and student progress.
Infuse international-mindedness into the curriculum on a continual basis.
Participate in regular planning and staff development activities.
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures and evaluation processes in special education.
Participate in professional development for language immersion, Responsive Classroom, and the International Baccalaureate Program.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in education or special education.
Valid Minnesota teaching license.
Fluent in English.
Experience working with students.
Preferences:
International Baccalaureate experience preferred.
Special Education licensure in ABS.
Spanish and/or Mandarin Chinese language proficiency.
