Intermediate District 287 is looking for a long-term substitute Physical/Health Disabilities teacher with Itinerant Services!

 

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro - Brooklyn Center, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Orono, Osseo, Richfield, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, and Westonka.

 

What Makes Us Special:

• We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students.
• There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child.
• We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.  
• To better understand our student population and work environment check out this video.

 

What You Would Do:

• Provide services and participate in educational evaluations for students who have a medical diagnosis of physical disability.
  
• Address educational needs that support students full access and participate in activities similar to their classmates.
• Consult with the educational staff who work with a student with a physical impairment and assist classroom teachers in setting realistic expectations

 

Position Details:

• This is a long-term substitute position from February through May.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Current teaching license in Physical/Health Disabilities (P/HD), OR a valid license in another subject area & willing to get an Out of Field license
• If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2 Teaching License in P/HD
• View the Job Classification

 

Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Interview Process:

• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until filled.

 

Website: https://www.district287.org/workingat287

Email: hr@district287.org

Twitter: #287edchat