Additional Information: Show/Hide Position: Special Education Teacher Work Schedule: Full-time, 186 duty days Start Date: August 25, 2025 (additional days for New Teacher Orientation is from August 11-13) Pay: Steps and lanes are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance and other benefits as outlined in teacher summary of benefits
Required Qualifications:
Valid MN teaching license in a special education field
Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge and experience with due process procedures
Excellent communication skills
Experience with conflict resolution
Training and experience in behavior management and knowledge of crisis response
Responsibilities:
Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the special education needs of students, participate in team decisions regarding eligibility, and facilitate evaluation plans and reports
Serve as a case manager for students by: developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings; providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and developing and sharing progress reports with parents
Working knowledge of and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations
Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation
Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals
Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district wide assessments
Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students’ IEP goals
Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents of students regarding progress of their child
Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities
Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results
Possess knowledge and ability to utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (i.e. MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan, etc.)
Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education
Collaborate with related service providers
Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers
Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family
Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration
Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance when needed
Utilize conflict management strategies and resources for support when conflict occurs between staff and/or parents
Attend cluster meetings related to special education
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