Special Education Teacher at Lakeland Elementary

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and the Building Principal, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Must have a MN Teaching License in the Associated Role

Must have a Bachelor's Degree

Must be able to pass a background check

July 15, 2026

Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of

Special Education Teacher.

Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and the Building Principal, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Position

Special Education Teacher

Location

Lakeland Elementary School

Rate of Pay

Based upon credentials including Education and Experience as per Teacher Master agreement.

Bachelor's Degree Range: $52,870 to $85,544

Master's Degree Range: $60,558 to $91,310

Master's + 40/PhD/PsyS/EdS/EdD Range: $68,246 to $93,232

Hours Per Day

7.5 Hours Per Day

Schedule (Approximately)

7:30am - 3:30pm

Working Days per Year

182 2026-2027 School Year

Benefits

Benefits may be prorated based upon start date. Information listed below is based upon a full school year in this position.

$10,000 Health Insurance Contribution

Single Dental Insurance

$50,000 Life Insurance Policy

$1,500 403b Matching Contribution

Pension Plan - TRA (Teachers Retirement Association

Multiple Voluntary Benefits including:

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Supplemental Life Insurance

Medical Bridge

Accident Coverage

Critical Illness

Identity Theft

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care)

Paid Time Off

Personal Leave - 2 Days (3 days beginning step J)

Sick Leave/Earned Safe & Sick Time - 12 Days

Bargaining Unit

Teachers Master Agreement

Qualifications Required

Must have a MN Teaching License in the Associated Role

Must have a Bachelor's Degree

Must be able to pass a background check

Testing Required

All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.

How to Apply

Apply On-Line: Click Here

Closing Date

Open until filled