Special Education Teacher-ASD​/DCD

Special Education Teacher-ASD/DCD-2 positions

• Position Type: Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 3/30/2026
• Date Available:  School Year

Rum River Special Education Cooperative
Special Education Teacher

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide direct instruction for all core content as well as transitional areas.
• Provides direct instruction using a variety of techniques including individualized instruction, lectures, team teaching, hands‑on formats and many other instructional strategies. For some positions, instruction is provided in an alternative skill such as Braille or where specialized assistive technology and materials are utilized.
• Implements and delivers instructional activities to actively engage students in meaningful learning experiences. Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Assigns and grades class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Plans and prepares lessons for appropriate subject and grade/age level and ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous. Evaluates, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Provides a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities. Uses available resources and school continuum to effectively plan, present, monitor and assess student learning.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis. Shares academic, behavioral, emotional information with parents and staff. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Manages classroom resources and may also direct the work and manage day‑to‑day activities of Academic Behavior Managers.
• Manages student behavior utilizing proactive, positive interventions and implements appropriate behavioral management plans and crisis intervention strategies. Ensures due process rights of students.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress and development including implementing plans for special education groups. May develop and write annual IEP's, positive behavior support plans, progress reports and three‑year reassessments and complies with due process requirements.
• Collects and analyzes data on IEP goals/objectives.
• Assesses changing curricular needs, offers plans for improvement, and develops new curriculum within District guidelines. Keeps up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
• Participates in department and school meetings, parent meetings.
• Performs assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District's established policies and procedures.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Considerable knowledge of current best practices, laws, including due process and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA), and interventions regarding the education of special needs students. Considerable knowledge of specific disabilities and familiarity with common children's mental health disorders, as well as specific strategies/interventions to use in the classroom. Knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies, Knowledge of child development.

Knowledge of learning theory; students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective. Skill in classroom and behavior management. Skill in working with students having a wide range of disabilities. Skill in organization, and in verbal and written communications. Skill in utilizing computer technology for educational purposes. Skill in interpersonal relationships, and…