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Special Education Teacher, Grades 7-9 2026?2027 School Year Position: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) We are seeking a dedicated, student-centered Special Education Teacher to join our middle school team. This position serves students in grades 7?9 by providing specialized instruction in English and mathematics while managing a caseload of students with diverse learning needs. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, and committed to helping students build academic skills, confidence, and independence. Qualifications and Skills: Valid teaching license in Special Education (or eligibility for licensure). Knowledge of special education law, IEP development, and evidence-based instructional practices. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Commitment to building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Responsibilities: Serve as case manager for approximately 15 students in grades 7?8 with disabilities, including Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD), and Other Health Disabilities (OHD). Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Provide direct instruction in small-group settings in the following courses or similar: English Skills 7 English Skills 8 Algebra Skills I Pre-Algebra Skills (Grades 7?8) Pre-Algebra II 7th Grade Academic Foundations Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs using research-based instructional practices. Monitor student progress and communicate regularly with students, families, and staff. Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and administration to ensure appropriate supports and accommodations. Participate in IEP meetings, evaluation planning, and multidisciplinary team meetings. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all special education requirements. Join our Team! Applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts, license, and letters of recommendation to Principal Jennifer Ernest: Email (preferred): jernest@isle.k12.mn.us -- Jennifer Ernest Isle Public Schools PK-12 Principal 320-676-3494 Ext 119 jernest@isle.k12.mn.us Excellence: Every Learner, Every Leader, Every Day Isle Public Schools 730 5th Avenue South, PO Box 25 Isle, MN 56342 Notice: This email is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, private, or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient or an employee or agent responsible to deliver this email to the intended recipient, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this email or any part of it. If you have received this email communication in error, please notify the sender immediately, discard any paper copies and delete this email from your system. Such data is classified under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other applicable laws which may, upon request, mandate release to the subject of the data or the public.