Special Education Teacher - FTE - SLD, ASD, DCD, Ebd​/Abs - Oak-Land Middle School

Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE - SLD, ASD, DCD, EBD and/or ABS – Oak‑Land Middle School,

• Position Type:
  Special Education / SLD Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/1/2026
• Location:
  
  Oak‑Land Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  08/10/2026

Job Title: Special Education Teacher 1.0 FTE – Oak‑Land Middle School

Develop instructional materials and lesson plans; conduct instruction; evaluate instructional materials for appropriateness; assess student development and performance. Regularly meet with parents, guardians, responsible adults, and students to ensure clear understanding of student progress, strengths, weaknesses and overall performance.

1.0 FTE – 192 days per year

SLD, ABS, ASD, DCD, and/or EBD licensure issued by the State of Minnesota.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The district values diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience and supporting its academic mission.

As per the SCEA Master Contract, $55,880 – $105,432 (based on 1.0 FTE). Includes a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, long‑term disability insurance, and a 3.75% 403(b) employer match.

• Design and implement instructional plans aligned with district standards and curriculum, tailored to the subject area(s) and unique needs of assigned students.
• Review, select, and modify materials and resources to carry out the curriculum plan.
• Accommodate delivery of instruction and assessment according to students’ unique learning strengths and challenges.
• Instruct students, consistently incorporating best teaching practices.
• Coordinate the instruction and related services in the student’s IEP and serve as the primary contact for the parent.
• Develop annual education plans (IEP) including present levels of performance, educational needs, goals, objectives, and general and special educational services.
• Ensure compliance with procedural requirements; communicate and coordinate among home, school, and other agencies, and between general and special education programs; schedule and facilitate team meetings.
• Coordinate due‑process procedures according to TSES.
• Maintain required records and data as per established policies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Establish and sustain positive, mutually respectful relationships with students in all settings.
• Participate and contribute actively to site educational and related programming to provide a broad‑based experience for students.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with support services staff, outside service vendors, and other resources to meet student needs.
• Work effectively with colleges and universities to provide practice teachers and education program candidates with practical learning experiences.
• Assess and evaluate results achieved through current teaching practices as the primary basis for ongoing instructional planning.
• Conduct special education initial and three‑year re‑evaluations.
• Assess and evaluate personal professional development needs and plan strategies to meet those needs.
• Perform other job‑related duties as requested or assigned.

• Formal preparation and appropriate licensure for the area(s) taught.
• Highly qualified for academic areas of instruction.
• Knowledge of current practices in curriculum and instruction for the level(s) and subject area(s) taught; ability to create timely, complete plans.
• Ability to design, deliver, and assess objectives at appropriate difficulty levels.
• Knowledge of special education due‑process rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of child growth, development, learning patterns, and principles of learning; ability to monitor student learning and adjust practices.
• Ability to develop instructional strategies that maximize student involvement and participation.
• Provide an honest, respectful, caring, and safe learning environment.
• Communicate behavior, learning, and interaction expectations to foster mutual respect, accountability, and cooperation.
• Facilitate alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Develop recommendations to advance educational and developmental missions of the site and district.
• Knowledge of appropriate resources inside and outside the district.
• Knowledge of special education procedures and assessment tools.
• Commitment to continuing professional development through required coursework and opportunities.
• Knowledge of electronic and hard‑copy records management to ensure appropriate use of information.

This posting is current as of 6/16/2026.