Elementary Special Education Teacher-SDC

Elementary Special Education Teacher - SDC

Location:

Plymouth Creek

FTE: 1.0

Starting date:
Fall 2026

Compensation Range: $52,308 - $123,452 (Depending on education and experience)

Please see the Wayzata Education Association Contract for more information.

Position

Description:

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, so they can receive an appropriate education program in their neighborhood school.

• Teaches students basic skills based on intellectual, social, physical, and emotional needs of students as determined by their Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Provides individual and small group instruction that addresses students identified needs in math, reading, spelling, vocational education, social, self‑help, communication.
• May assist students with personal needs, such as being lifted, feeding, toileting, and ambulation.
• Confers with parents and program staff members on students’ progress and updates IEPs at least annually.
• Confers periodically with district specialists such as psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, program specialists, mental health, and outside personnel (as appropriate) with regard to student welfare.
• Maintains appropriate student records as required.
• Provides a selected physical environment to establish and reinforce positive pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills.

• 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 403(b) tax‑sheltered annuity employer match program.

Wayzata Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran‑friendly employer.

Wayzata Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Wayzata Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please call Human Resources at .

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.