2027 Special Education Temporary Teacher, 1.0 FTE, Dates: 1/26/27-6/9/27

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License Required:
Minnesota K-12 ASD and/or ABS teaching license required. Will consider EBD or LD licensure if candidate is willing to obtain ASD licensure within two years.

Compensation:
Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement in Appendix -a-, Schedule A.
This Position Is Not Medical nor Dental Benefit Eligible.

Job Duties and Requirements:

• Develop and provide programming based on Individual Educational Plan and make recommendations based on analyzed assessment data.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, emails, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
• Responsible for case management of special education students
• Complete required Due Process procedures within mandated time frames.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

• Specific Responsibilities:
• Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
• Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
• Respond in emergency situations.
• Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom.
• May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.
• Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
• Participates in training on third party reimbursement and implement third party reimbursement tasks as needed.

• Knowledge and Skills:
• Experience understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Strong curriculum background with experience teaching core content curriculum and with teaching strategies.
• Has previous experience teaming with special and regular education staff.
• Has experience with providing developmental skill instruction in the areas of reading, language arts, math and social skills curriculum.
• Has demonstrated knowledge in using a variety of behavior management strategies.
• Evidence of positive communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
• Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter.

Hiring Coordinators:
Dr. Christine Breen, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
Jody Remsing, Director of Student Support

Application Procedure:

External Applicants:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.

Internal Applicants:
Current educators do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts