Lead Special Education Teacher- East Bethel Elementary

• Position Type:
  Special Education Teaching / Special Education Teacher (K-5)
• Date Posted: 4/30/2026
• Location:
  
  East Bethel Elementary School (K-5)
• Date Available:
  
  08/31/2026
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled

Type of Employment Available: Lead Special Education Teacher

Location: East Bethel Elementary School

Hours/Days: The duty day is 7:50 am - 3:50 pm

Salary/Wages: Based on the current Teacher Work Agreement.

District Mission Statement: "Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world."

Qualifications: Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education; will consider all special education license areas. We are looking for a team‑oriented individual that is comfortable and experienced in working in special education.

Overview of the Position: Under the direction of the Special Education Program Supervisor, the Special Education Lead is responsible for facilitating and assisting with the successful identification, assessment and implementation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students with disabilities. This includes ensuring that students with disabilities are included (as appropriate) in the general education setting, and are provided reasonable accommodations and adaptations to meet their educational needs.

You will participate in meetings as the Administrative Designee to assist with decision making and appropriate planning.

Summary of Duties:

• Manage Due Process of incoming paperwork
• Schedule and Facilitate Child Study meetings (including working with intervention teams where referrals may come from)
• Act as Administrative Designee in IEP/Evaluation meetings
• Develop and Monitor Educational Assistant daily assignments to meet student needs
• Schedule EA meetings/trainings/mentoring
• Assist special education staff to develop and implement instructional schedules
• Attend regular meetings with Program Supervisor to communicate school/student needs and get district updates
• Attend Lead Teacher monthly meetings
• Lead PLC meetings with building special education staff.
• Case manage and instruct small groups on specific IEP goals/objectives
• Collect data or assist with data collection set up for student specific IEP goals/objectives.

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account
  - Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• TRA (Pension Plan): 8% employee contribution and 9.81% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Personal Paid Days
• HSA
  - Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
• HCSP
  - Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

Application Procedure: To be considered for vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Position will remain open until filled.

For more information about this special education position, please contact Leah West  or leanna.west

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.