Special Education Teacher, Long Term Reserve

Special Education Teacher, Long Term Reserve

Wayzata High School

Approximate Dates: ASAP
- April 27th, 2026

Starting Pay: $220/Day

* this position is not health or dental benefit eligible

* Please see the Reserve Teacher Handbook and Wayzata Education Association Contract for more information

Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking a Special Education teacher with the ability, skills, and training necessary to work with a broad array of students with disabilities in a cross-categorical model, such that they can receive an appropriate education program in their neighborhood school.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties to be performed. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Creates lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and engaging, as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
• Selects, adapts and individualizes materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skills.
• Collaborates and communicates regularly with school staff and students' families in making educational decisions; uses family and community resources to support learning.
• Regularly assesses student needs and learning, using multiple forms of assessment.
• Responsible for case management and maintaining appropriate due process files.
• Work effectively as a member of a high performing team.
• Participates in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development and pursues continuous improvement of one's professional practice.
• Always keeps the students' needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision-making.
• Understands self-regulation and sensory processing.
• Uses visual strategies and implements sensory routines with regularity.
• Uses social thinking skills strategies.
• Writes Behavior Support Plans and creates daily behavior systems.
• Develops, adapts and implements curriculum and lesson plans; aligns curriculum with academic standards.

• Special Education Licensure required for working with students in Federal Setting 1-3.
• Multiple licensure preferred.
• Ability to design and implement specially designed instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of students requiring special education services.
• Experience and willingness to work on general education teams and provide collaborative special education services with general education teachers is required.
• Ability to collaborate with paraprofessionals and to effectively direct the work delegated to them.
• Interest in and ability to relate well to secondary students.
• Experience with evaluation and eligibility determination for special education services preferred.

• Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program

Wayzata Public Schools is a vibrant, caring community of teachers and students located in the Twin Cities' western suburbs. Extending from the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, we encompass 38 square miles of beautiful countryside, lakeside communities and growing suburbs. Each of our students is on a unique and wonderful educational journey - and we do everything we can to help them embrace and nurture the possibilities.

Discover why we are considered one of the best school districts in the country!

• High student achievement
• Instructional Technology
  - Technology levy has increased the number of computers and other technology available for use in the classroom.
• Alternate Compensation
  - This program provides teachers with additional professional development opportunities through peer coaches, courses and study groups.
• Professional support and development
  - First year teachers are provided a mentor and on-going professional development opportunities.
• Supportive community