Special Education; DCD Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Delano High School is looking for a dedicated professional with a focus on student achievement and reflective growth to assist our team as a special education teacher. The successful candidate will make a positive contribution to improving student academic and social/emotional behaviors in support of our mission. The successful candidate will teach sections of study skills, social skills, functional academic skills and functional life skills to 7-12th grade students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Other courses may be taught as determined by the needs of students. This position offers candidates a tremendous opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and be a valuable asset to the Delano Schools community.

Location:

Delano High School

Hours:

8 hours/day (7:30 to 3:30)

Anticipated

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary and Benefits:
Please consult the Master Agreement Salary:
Schedule B, page 45 Benefits:
Health Insurance - district contribution towards premiums; pages 17-18;
Dental Insurance - district contribution towards premiums; page 20;
Life and LTD - page 20; 403b - Eligible for district contribution after 3rd year of full-time employment; pages 15-16

• Collaborate with school and district staff to acquire and/or create a highly effective and rigorous curriculum.
• Effectively create and deliver daily lessons and provide needed support for students to achieve learning objectives and broader learning goals.
• Maintain and report accurate student attendance and performance records
• Collaborate effectively with school and district staff as part of a department team and other leadership committees.
• Effectively deploy classroom management strategies in support of positive school and classroom culture and climate
• Uses flexible thinking and has the adaptability to address student needs and respond calmly during crisis situations.
• Provide instructional direction to paraprofessional support staff including creating and assigning activities, instructional oversight and providing general guidance.
• Communicate with parents in a timely manner.
• Maintain positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Work collaboratively with parents and other staff members to reinforce the educational program and advocate for each student.
• Thorough knowledge of special education laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to adhere to due process timelines and complete individualized education plan and evaluation paperwork to guide educational programming
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide effective teaching strategies while adhering to the district philosophy and vision.
• Create a classroom environment that responds to the needs of individual learners.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experience in a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Required:

An appropriate MN professional teaching license (K-12 DCD or K-12 ABS) or the ability to attain one.

Application Procedure:
Apply online at the Delano School District Website. Applications must be submitted by June 20, 2026 for full consideration of the hiring committee. The position will remain open until filled. For questions about the position, please contact Delano High School Assistant Principal Shane Baughman at  or shane.baughman