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The special education teacher will function as both a special education classroom teacher and an IEP manager for assigned students. They will report to the district Special Education Director. The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes: All students can and will learn, and their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control. In the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students. In the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence, and student success; and In personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success. Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Create and implement effective lesson plans that utilize differentiation Teach in both special education classrooms (as a lead teacher) and general education classrooms (as a co-teacher) Knowledge of writing IEPs and due process Evaluate and assess student progress toward their IEP goals Collaborate with general and special education staff regarding educational adaptations and modifications Maintain student records of services provided, following Due Process best practices and compliance Facilitate IEP and evaluation summary meetings Perform other related duties as assigned Why You?ll Love Working in Our Special Education Department: Strong leadership and support: A full-time, onsite Director of Special Education and full-time, onsite Special Education Coordinators dedicated to providing meaningful, individualized guidance and support. Collaboration at its best: A caring, solution-oriented team that works together to meet student needs. Manageable workloads: Caseloads are thoughtfully assigned to be reasonable and balanced so you can focus on quality instruction, due process compliance, and relationships. Expert evaluation support: A specialized team leads initial evaluations and partners with case managers on re-evaluations, including select testing. Opportunities across all grade levels: Our PreK?12 setting means you can work in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), elementary school, middle school, or high school; or grow your career by experiencing multiple levels. We have multiple openings for the 2026-2027 school year as we work to build consistency in our teams by increasing direct hires (rather than relying on contracted staff to be fully staffed). Continuum of Student Services: We have expanded our continuum of support to include additional setting 3 programming for students with behavioral and cognitive disabilities. We welcome applicants with an interest in working in either resource or center-based settings. Comprehensive Student Supports: Our school has on-site mental health support along with six school social workers. We also have an on-site health clinic and food pantry. Join a department that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates every success, big and small. Qualifications: A valid Early Childhood Special Education or K-12 Special Education license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (or the ability to obtain) At least 1 year of experience in a school setting preferred (but not required) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $48,331.20 - $53,405.98 Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Teaching: 1 year preferred (but not required) License/Certification: Special Education Teaching License (Required, Or Ability to Obtain) Work Location : In person Contact : Krystal DeGraw, Director of Special Education ( kdegraw@spcsmn.org , 651-225-9177 x 2180) How to Apply: Submit your application by clicking the following link - https://form.jotform.com/250864209503152