LEC- Special Education Teacher

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
5/26/2026

Location:
Lincoln Education Center

Date Available:
08/31/2026
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Position Title: Special Education Teacher - EBD
Department/Building: Lincoln Education Center
Reports to: Building Principal - Amy Jordan
Assignment:  School Year - Ongoing
Hours: 8 per day, Monday through Friday (184 Duty Days)
Salary Range: $ 46,936 - $ 90,238 (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Certified Master Contract located on district website)
Union: Ed MN
FLSA: Overtime Exempt

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, TRA, 403b and PTO/ESST

APPLY ONLINE: www.isd
181.org (Please include copies of your transcripts and teaching license with your application materials)

JOB SUMMARY:
Lincoln Education Center is a separate site school setting providing educational services for students who have been placed in the setting by the resident school district. The Special Education Teacher will provide students with special needs instruction in all content areas, due process case management, social skills and behavior modification strategies that are related to each students unique needs. The teacher must meet all regulatory standards as required by federal and state governments, and operates within the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Minnesota State Law.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and conduct Part B evaluations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of a child, the child's family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for the IEP.
• Educate parents and others regarding the provision of services.
• Provide research based specialized instruction as outlined in the IEP.
• Consult with parents, other service providers and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services.
• Prepare a preplanned schedule of individualized and small group age-appropriate activities for classroom instruction.
• Supervise and provide direction for classroom support staff including Behavior Management Specialists and Educational Assistants.
• Maintain suitable classroom and behavior management.
• Monitor classroom instruction for purpose of ensuring student progress and a safe learning environment.
• Utilize a variety of materials and teaching techniques.
• Participate physically with the students in activities being taught.
• Plan and conduct a system of continuous evaluation of each student's progress.
• Coordinate provision of services for the purpose of maximizing opportunities for learning.
• Participate in meetings (IEP, conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's goals/outcomes.
• Provide training to related service personnel and parents in the area of student's disabilities.
• Prepare documentation (evaluations, observations, progress reports) for the purpose of providing information and reporting requirements.
• Maintain records and reports as required and for compliance with administrative policies, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Make referrals to other professionals and agencies on behalf of the student as appropriate.
• Encourage parents and instruct them in appropriate methods to assist their child.
• Collaborate with other Special Education Teachers to ensure successful transition for students from one setting to another.
• Participate in staff development opportunities to improve job related skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Complete Handle with Care certification.
• Complete UKERU certification.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Minnesota teaching license in Special Education, Emotional Behavioral Disorders
• Experience teaching in special education settings.
• Experience in due process procedures including conducting evaluations, writing IEP's, monitoring progress, and facilitating meetings.
• Self contained classroom setting in a federal setting IV school program.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

APPLY ONLINE: www.isd
181.org (Please include copies of your transcripts and teaching license with your application materials)