Special Education Teacher, FTE

Position Type:
High School Teaching/ Special Education

Date Posted: 11/18/2025

Location:

Eden Prairie High School

Date Available:

As soon as possible

Eden Prairie Schools is dedicated to hiring the best!

Eden Prairie Schools, home of the Eagles, is an incredible place for students to learn and grow. This district has enjoyed a long-standing reputation of excellence that is built on high expectations for our students and staff. We believe it is our purpose to create an environment of care and support where each student is inspired every day. We do this best by knowing each of our learners as individuals, recognizing their skills and motivations, and pushing them to excel.

More than 9,000 diverse student learners are provided an exceptional educational experience throughout the district's five Elementary Schools (PreK-5), Spanish Immersion School (PreK-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Transition Program, and K-12 Online School. Our dedicated teaching staff are caring, knowledgeable and a vital facet of our Eagle Nation.

Our teachers maintain high academic standards while working to develop students who are critical thinkers, collaborate with their teammates, are creative, and know how to effectively communicate. Our teachers' commitment to EACH student means that they value the unique skills and interests of all our students. Our teachers have a 97% approval rating among parents. They get to know each student to better understand their passions and curiosity.

We value diversity and inclusion, collaboration and learning from multiple perspectives.

We are currently seeking exceptional Special Education teacher candidates for the  school year at Eden Prairie High School.

• Inspire each student to learn continuously
• Demonstrate intrinsic value
• Have individual gifts and talents
• Contribute to the benefit of the community
• Build relationships on mutual trust and respect
• Desire to learn and grow through personalized learning

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the educational field
• Applicants who will hold the following credentials by the start date are welcome to apply. We will work with applicants whose license is in process.
  • Minnesota Teacher License:
    Special Education, 9-12
    • We encourage all applicants to review the MN Tier License System as we will work with applicants in applying for various Tier licenses that they may qualify
    • The district is willing to request an out of field permission license as needed

We offer a highly competitive rewards package that includes:

• Starting salary for 1.0 FTE BA: $51,831 and MA: $63,451; licensed teaching experience considered for higher placement (prorated based on FTE)
• Up to 12 sick days and up to 2 personal days of leave given yearly
• Health Insurance
  • Medical premiums are covered by the district up to $756 for individual plans and up to $1,315 per month toward family plans.
  • Dental premiums are fully covered by the district for individual and family plans
  • District contributions to VEBA/HRA accounts for select medical plans.
  • Fully paid life insurance and long term disability premiums
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for pre-tax medical and dependent care
• Retirement
  • 403b with a district match of up to 2.25% of annual salary
  • District contribution of 9.81% to MN Teacher Retirement Association (TRA)
• Professional Development & Support
  • Opportunities for continuous personalized learning and development
  • Teacher Mentoring Program including time to meet regularly with a mentor
  • Equity Sponsorship Program
  • Affinity Groups

* Information based on the  master agreement. Eligibility based upon effective date of employment and FTE.

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EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.