Special Education Teacher - Specialized Program at West Fargo Public Schools in West Fargo, ND

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Job Description Position Title : Special Education Teacher � Specialized Program Location: TBD Department : Special Education Reports To : Building Principal and Special Education Director Term: Renewing 188-day contract beginning with 2026-27 school year. Following school calendar. (Prorated depending on start date) Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: Positions follows the 2025-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule Date of last review : April 2026 SUMMARY : The Special Education Teacher � Specialized Program provides instruction for students enrolled in a continuum of special education programming while creating an engaging, nurturing, and safe learning environment. This role supports learners' academic, functional, and social-emotional development while promoting independence and inclusive opportunities. The teacher demonstrates a passion for individualized instruction, leading a team of support staff, and remains calm and solution-oriented in high-stress situations. The Special Education Teacher � Specialized Program provides interventions and supports in academics, future ready skills, knowledge, and dispositions to be compassionate, lifelong-learners, and contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world. The Special Education Teacher � Specialized Program follows the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) procedures and completes compliant paperwork to support learners with disabilities in the educational settings. WHY WEST FARGO? WFPS New Special Education Teacher Supports: Please view this link to review training and district resource alignment efforts to support new special education teachers transition to West Fargo Public Schools. In this Padlet, you will find the new special education teacher support framework, training scope and sequence, and a pathway to SPED licensure among other resources. To Apply: Please complete the application and provide a letter of interest, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned) Collaboration: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and wider district community stakeholders. Participates in IEP meetings and plannings. Participates in PLCs, meetings, and professional development opportunities. Facilitates, inspires, and supports learner engagement, formative and authentic assessment, academic literacy, safe and compassionate learning environments, and technology integration through the coaching cycle framework to support learner learning. Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff. Engages with other district staff in the professional learning community process. Communication: Provides effective leadership to paraprofessionals and behavior technicians. Models strategies and ensures consistent implementation of plans. Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity. Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences. Establishes and clearly articulates procedures and routines that promote efficiency and appropriate use of time. Clearly communicates the instructional purpose of each lesson and makes connections to prior learning. Engages learners in meaningful direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice. Utilizes questions, discussions, and dialogue that promote critical thinking about diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences. Compassi