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
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• Design, facilitate, and deliver professional development sessions for special education teachers in collaboration with other coaches to ensure alignment across all areas.
• Support and guide teams and individual teachers in implementing 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 help teachers refine instructional techniques to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Provide opportunities for teachers to observe the modeling of various aspects of instruction.
• Problem-solve with teachers, making responsive instructional decisions (interventions and extensions) to meet student needs in 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 on using data (screening, progress monitoring, formative) to inform IEP goals and explicit instruction.

• Collaborate with other district coaches (math, literacy, digital resource, GTD, ELD) to integrate 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.
• 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, dental, life, 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.

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis…