Special Education Teacher #ESC8377

• Make a meaningful impact supporting elementary students with diverse learning needs!
• Join a collaborative school community focused on student growth and individualized instruction!
• Gain valuable experience delivering specialized instruction and supporting IEP goals!
• Work alongside paraeducators and other educational professionals to help students succeed!

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher – Long-Term Substitute to provide individualized instruction and educational support to students at an Elementary school.

The teacher will deliver specialized instruction using a variety of teaching strategies tailored to students' individual abilities and learning needs. The position also involves supervising special education paraeducators and working with school leadership to support student growth and achievement.

The ideal candidate holds a Minnesota Special Education teaching license, has experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, and can create an engaging, structured, and supportive educational environment.

Experience or licensure in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is highly desirable.

What You'll Do

• Deliver direct special education instruction to elementary students based on individual learning needs.

• Adapt teaching strategies, instructional materials, and learning activities to support students with varying abilities.

• Develop and implement instructional plans that promote academic, social, and developmental growth.

• Monitor student learning and adjust instruction to support progress.

• Support students in developing foundational skills, knowledge, and positive learning behaviors.

• Use multiple teaching methods and instructional approaches to meet diverse student needs.

• Provide ongoing guidance and supervision to special education paraeducators.

• Collaborate with the Building Principal and school personnel to maintain effective instructional practices.

• Maintain a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment.

• Perform other related instructional responsibilities as assigned.

Experience You'll Need

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Teaching or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as stated in the district posting.

• Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education or related services.

• Ability to provide individualized special education instruction.

• Ability to adapt instruction for students with different learning abilities.

• Strong classroom management and student-support skills.

• Ability to supervise and collaborate with paraeducators.

• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

• Availability for the full long-term substitute assignment