Special Education Culinary Teacher - New Hope, United States - Intermediate District 287

Description

Intermediate District 287 is looking for a Special Education Culinary Teacher (ASD or EBD) for our North Education Center located in New Hope, MN

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.

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.
Small class sizes - typically 6-8 students per class
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.

Position Details:

Provide classroom and lab instruction for a diverse student population in the savory and pastry fields of professional cooking.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary is based on the Local 2209 Salary Schedule A
Tier 3 or 4 ASD or EBD license may be eligible for $3000 signing bonus
Generous Benefits: Medical (including infertility benefits), dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid leave, pension, optional 403b, and an incredible employee assistance program (includes 6 free counseling sessions)

Requirements:

Interested in candidates who are: diverse, bilingual, or have experience working with diverse populations.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Current teaching license in Special Ed (EBD or ASD) and Hospitality Service Careers, 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 both EBD and Hospitality Service Careers
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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 the position is filled.

Website:

Twitter: #287edchat