Teacher - Special Education, Deaf​/Hard of Hearing; DHH

Teacher - Special Education, Deaf / Hard of Hearing (DHH)

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ DHH Teacher
• Date Posted: 3/5/2026
• Location:
  
  Sherburne Northern Wright Special Ed Cooperative

Centrally located on Interstate 94 less than 25 miles northwest of Maple Grove and 30 miles southeast of Saint Cloud, Monticello is home to five brick and mortar schools and two nature-based facilities serving more than 4,000 students annually. Monticello consistently ranks in the top 50 school districts in the state as measured by a number of organizations and metrics, and performs above the state average in graduation rates, test scores, and early college opportunities.

This position is working with elementary students who meet criteria for special education under the Deaf and Hard of Hearing category. This includes providing specialized instruction in communication, language development, and literacy, as well as assisting with work completion and teaming with mainstream teachers. The DHH teacher will collaborate with educational audiologists, interpreters, and other service providers during the day to meet student needs and ensure environmental accessibility.

• Licensed Teacher:
  Deaf or Hard of Hearing in the State of Minnesota
• Knowledge and experience working with students with hearing loss and their specific special education needs
• Experience working with elementary students and families
• Knowledge and experience completing due process and following timeline requirements of special education
• Experience completing Part B evaluations, including assessing communication modes and functional hearing within the educational setting
• Must be able to assure and implement state and federal laws, statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to special education
• Team-oriented approach when working with students, colleagues, families, and administrators
• Effective communication and teaming skills, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community staff (including proficiency in the student's primary mode of communication)
• Establishes a culture for learning by supporting the mission, beliefs, and the strategic plan of the district
• Inspires and engages all students in relevant learning through differentiated instruction and assistive technology
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students, staff, and families
• Experience working with diverse students and families—experience/training with methods preferred