What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (Therapeutic Program), Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) licensure position at Intermediate School District 917?
Position Type :
Special Education / EBD Teacher
Date Posted : 2 / 7 / 2025
Location :
Lebanon Education Center, Apple Valley MN
Date Available : 08 / 19 / 2025
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917
POSITION OPENING
Date Posted : February 7, 2025
Position Title : Special Education Teacher, Emotional / Behavioral Disorders (EBD) and Development Cognative Disability (DCD) licensure
Assignment Location : Lebanon Education Center, Apple Valley, MN in the Therapeutic Education Alternative (TEA) Program
Hours per Day : 8.0
Schedule : 7 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m., Monday through Friday, following the assigned school calendar
Anticipated Start Date : August 19, 2025
Assignment Length : 2025-2026 school year, continuing contract
Salary : Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience
POSITION OVERVIEW :
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director / Principal, the special education teacher for Intermediate School District 917's Therapeutic Education Alternative (TEA) program at Lebanon Education Center will play a vital role in providing a consistent, safe environment conducive to learning by providing a broad range of teaching services or specific learning programming and assisting students in the development of skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability through the use of a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels. In this role, one helps model and encourage respect, communication, and competency during student work tasks and during socialization. Professionalism, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach are essential when working with students receiving special education services to ensure their safety and growth and to help them understand and exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the community. The special education teacher will be stepping into a team environment daily, where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key to the success of the individual, the team, and the success of the students. The teacher role is performed following District policy and State / Federal Laws.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective teaching strategies while adhering to the District philosophy and vision.
- Create a classroom environment that responds to the needs of individual learners; Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques; Translate lesson plans into learning experiences in a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies; Maximize time on task.
- Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual student needs including adhering to state and federal requirements for due process; Evaluate accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods; Provide progress and interim reports for feedback.
- Encourage student enthusiasm for the learning process; Encourage and facilitate the work of other staff members in a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Communicate with parents in a timely manner; Maintain positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents, and community.
- Work collaboratively with parents and other staff members to reinforce the educational program for each student; Communicate effectively to meet the needs of students and maintain a positive work environment for all.
- Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school.
- Protect students, equipment, materials and facilities by taking necessary and reasonable precautions.
- Uphold and enforce board policy, district goals, administrative procedures, school rules and regulations; Adhere to health and safety policies.
- Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
- Attend workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff, department, curricular development and committee meetings and staff-development session, as required.
- Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
- Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
- Utilize proactive behavior management techniques, reinforcing positive behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors. May be required to use restrictive procedures.
- Uses flexible thinking and adaptability to address student needs and responds calmly during crisis situations, when necessary.
- Other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
DISTRICT PROFILE :
Intermediate School District 917 provides special education, career & technical education (CTE), and / or alternative learning for nine member districts in the south metro. Our programs are located in more than 20 sites throughout the south metro, including Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) where our district office is located. We focus on being purposeful, personalized partners within our community as we model an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff. The culture of ISD 917 is built on the core values of collaboration, empathy, innovation, stewardship, communication, integrity, personalization, equity, and diversity. Our programs are designed to provide high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students. We serve students from birth through age 21 in a variety of special education programs located in multiple sites. Our CTE programs are all located at DCTC, and our alternative learning program (Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) has two locations, one co-located in DCTC in Rosemount and one in West St. Paul. At ISD 917, we belong to each other, and no one is invisible.
Mission (= Our Core Purpose)
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.
Vision (= What We Intend to Create)
Intermediate School District 917 models an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff.
Core Values (= Drivers of Our Words and Actions)
Strategic Directions (= Focus of Our Improvement Efforts)
District Motto
Purposeful. Personalized. Partners.
For more information on Special Education Services, click here
And for more information on Secondary Services, click here
Application Procedure : Can be completed at
District 917's Website :
Jessica.Huss@isd917.org
Intermediate School District 917 is an equal opportunity employer
