Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Position Type:

Special Education

Date Posted:

7/21/2026

Location:

District Wide

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Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 is seeking qualified teachers for the District's Special Education Program at the elementary and/or secondary level. We are seeking qualified applicants to create a safe and caring climate and culture in which all students are prepared, engaged, educated, empowered, and inspired to reach their fullest potential. Qualified applicants will be part of a collaborative team, assisting with providing individualized instruction and support to students with physical, developmental, and/or learning disabilities.

Position Overview:

Special Education Teacher

Hours/Day: 1.0 FTE

Compensation/benefits:

Burnsville Education Association

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Instructional Planning and Preparation

* Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy

* Demonstrate knowledge of students' individual educational, physical, emotional, and developmental needs

* Select instructional goals aligned with student IEPs and state standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources and accommodations

* Design coherent and individualized instruction

* Assess and monitor student learning and progress

Classroom Environment

* Create an environment of respect and rapport

* Establish a culture for learning and inclusion

* Manage classroom procedures

* Manage student behavior and provide consistent reinforcement

* Organize physical space to ensure safety and accessibility

* Work in an environment that is typically moderate in noise level, but may be loud depending on the student population

* Work with students in a variety of special education settings, including EBD, SLD, ECSE, MMI, MSI, and Speech programs

Instructional Interaction

* Communicate clearly and accurately

* Use questioning and discussion techniques appropriate to student abilities
• Engage students in learning

* Provide feedback to students

* Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to individual needs

* Create learning materials geared to each student's abilities and interests
• Instruct students to improve sensory-motor, perceptual-motor, language, cognitive, and social/emotional development

Professional Responsibilities

* Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with parents, administrators, and specialists

* Confer with parents, social workers, testing specialists, and other professionals regarding student progress and needs

* Reflect on teaching and student outcomes

* Maintain accurate records and documentation

* Communicate regularly with families

* Contribute to the school and district

* Show professionalism

* Read, analyze, and interpret scientific, technical, and legal documents

* Respond to inquiries or complaints from parents, regulatory agencies, and members of the school community

* Effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or School Board
• Apply mathematical concepts such as percentages, proportions, area, volume, and basic algebra and geometry

* Solve practical problems and interpret a variety of written, oral, diagram, or schedule based instructions

* Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills
• Maintain regular attendance and follow District rules, policies, and directives
• Adapt teaching techniques to fit individual student needs

* Demonstrate proficiency in word processing and data processing

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

* Valid and current Minnesota state teaching license with certification in area to be taught (e.g., EBD, SLD, ECSE, MMI, MSI, Speech)