Job Description

Job Location: AIM - North St. Paul, MN 55109
Salary Range: $37,500.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/yearLionsgate Academy is a Public Charter School that specializes in educating students with living with Autism or other learning differences.
SPECIAL EDUCATION CASE MANAGER/TEACHER-TRANSITIONS PROGRAM:
POSITION PURPOSE:
To manage student's’ IEP by collaborating with IEP team members, administering evaluations, overseeing that IEP services and instruction are provided effectively, and working directly with students to support their IEP goals.  To teach small group classes on functional skills topics (functional academics, functional home living skills, etc.) to support students in achieving their IEP goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Communicate regularly with IEP team members including staff and families, through in person meetings, via email, and by telephone
- Schedule student focused meetings through management of an online calendar
- Strong computer skills and administration (ex: google programs)
- Track and meet timelines for due process dates and organize due process paperwork
- Monitor due process documents for accuracy and compliance
- Collaborate with teachers, educational assistants/job coaches, community members, related service providers, and families
- Provide direct instruction and support towards student IEP goals
- Provide direction to educational assistants/Job Coaches on student specific plans and their role in supporting students in different transition settings (classroom, job site, community)
- Schedule, plan, and facilitate IEP team meetings and case conferences
- Prepare and implement lessons using best practices
- Teach courses specific to transition related needs (ex: self advocacy, healthy relationships, community skills, home living skills, consumer education, college exploration)
- Collaborate with colleagues in regards to planning instruction and student supports
- Participate in AIM extracurricular outings or after school events on an occasional basis
- Act as a key team member in the development of programming as it relates to employment, independent living and post-secondary exploration for individuals with disabilities and ages ranging from 18-21
- Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written communication with all individuals.
Similar positions:  Special Education Teacher, Transitions teacher, ASD

QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Possession of a valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education
- Valid driver’s license/ability to transport students via school vehicle (must have 3 or less moving violations in the last three years and no DWI/DUI convictions within the past 5 years).
- Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete the required job tasks
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- If not currently or appropriately licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive an Out of Field Permission or Tier 1 or Tier 2 Teaching License
- Previous vocational work with individuals with disabilities
- Experience, interest and/or expertise working with students on the autism spectrum, varied learning styles and levels of mastery
- Experience in differentiation, using creative teaching techniques from project-based to direct-instruction in developing personalized learning plans for each student.