Special Education Teacher- Transition Plus .FTE

Summary

Position: 26-27 Special Education Teacher – Transition Plus

Job : 6873

Type: Teacher / Special Education Teacher

Date Posted: 4/16/2026

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil utilizing district-approved curriculum.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports in a timely fashion. Communicates this information regularly with parents.
• Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Utilizes assessment and evaluation to develop IEP goals and align instruction to the individual student needs in a special education classroom setting.
• Collaborates with regular education teachers in developing modified and accommodated curricula to promote student access to the mainstream classroom setting.
• Promotes and supports the district's overall mission by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

• Strong understanding of students with special education needs across categorical disabilities.
• Knowledge of instructional design and curriculum for students with educational disabilities; assessment and evaluation skills for meeting eligibility criteria.
• Knowledge of due process components associated with developing, implementing, and monitoring an IEP.
• Broad spectrum skills to deliver academic instruction through various teaching modalities.
• Programmatic design experience to address students' transitional needs as outlined in the IEP.
• Attributes of leadership, collaboration, flexibility, and effective communication for a team approach to create an educational learning environment of high academic rigor.
• Valid Minnesota Teaching License.
• Driver's license.

FTE: 1.0 – 185 days

Union

Contract:

HEA Union Contract

Salary: BA Step 0: $48,039.00, MA Step 0: $52,223.00

Position-specific benefits information available. Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are available.