Special Education TOSA - DR Special Education Lead- Group Programming

Special Education TOSA - DR Special Education Lead
- Small Group Programming

• Position Type:
  TOSA/ Special Education TOSA
• Date Posted:
  2/17/2026
• Location:
  
  Dakota Ridge School
• Closing Date:
  02/23/2026

Special Education TOSA
1.0 FTE

Beginning of the 2026-27 school year

February 23, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.

Internal and External Candidates:
Apply online trict
196.org

• Design, facilitate, and deliver professional development sessions for special education teachers in collaboration with other coaches in order to ensure alignment across all areas.
• Support and guide teams and individual teachers in the implementation of special education goals and priorities.
• Support and lead district training sessions for special education teachers.

• Provide ongoing, on-site coaching and mentoring to teachers, supporting the implementation of explicit instruction and aligned instructional practices in the classroom.
• Provide support in the classroom to assist teachers in refining instructional techniques to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Provide opportunities for teachers to observe the modeling of various aspectsof instruction.
• Problem-solve with teachers in making responsive instructional decisions (intervention and extensions) to meet student needs in the areas of academics, functional, and social/emotional skills.

• Ability to facilitate, write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Support Plans.
• Analyze assessment data to identify trends, areas of improvement, and opportunities for intervention.
• Work closely with teachers to interpret assessment results and develop targeted instructional plans for individuals and small groups.
• Provide coaching and mentoring around utilizing data (i.e. screening data, progress monitoring data, formative assessment data) to inform IEP goals and explicit instruction.

• Collaborate with other district coaches (i.e. math, literacy, digital resource teachers, GTD, ELD) to integrate instructional strategies across disciplines and promote a unified approach to instruction.
• Participate in regular team meetings to share best practices, align coaching strategies, and address cross-curricular challenges.
• Ability to work beyond the school year and student day as needed (compensation provided).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Current Minnesota special education teaching license
• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience
• Master's degree in education (preferred)
• Training or certification in structured literacy, social emotional or other relevant areas (preferred)
• Strong understanding of behavior management and modification strategies
• Demonstrated success in coaching and mentoring teachers
• Cognitive coaching training or equivalent (preferred)
• Strong understanding of data collection systems and data analysis
• Knowledge of current trends and research in high quality instructional practices
• Knowledge, experience, and understanding of the district's learning and technology framework and use of Seesaw/Schoology within a 1:1 environment
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work well with adult learners
• Ability to work well as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to resolve conflicts with groups and individuals

Special Education Coordinator

According to contractual agreement. If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages.

Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan,…