Special Education Teacher: Empower Diverse Learners

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 is seeking qualified teachers for the District'sSpecial 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.

• 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

• Create an environment of respect and rapport

• Establish a culture for learning and inclusion

• 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
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• 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)

Postings current as of 7/26/2026 3:53:40 PM CST.

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