Teacher - Blind and Visually Impaired; Special Education

Teacher - Blind and Visually Impaired / VI (Special Education)

Job

Openings as of 6/28/2026.

Location:

Sherburne Northern Wright Special Education Cooperative.

Position: 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher – District Wide Pool. Starting the 2026‑27 School Year (August 24, 2026).

This position works with students with individual needs that meet criteria for special education. Responsibilities include providing small group instruction, work completion assistance, and teaming with mainstream teachers. The special education teacher collaborates with other service providers during the day to meet student needs.

• Licensed Blind Visually Impaired Special Education Teacher in the State of Minnesota (preferred)
• Licensed Special Education Teacher in the State of Minnesota
• Knowledge and experience working with students with special education needs
• Knowledge and experience completing due process and following timeline requirements of special education
• Experience completing Part B evaluations
• Must be able to assure and implement state and federal laws, statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to special education
• Team oriented approach when working with students, colleagues, families, and administrators
• Effective communication and teaming skills, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, teachers, administrators, community and staff
• Establishes a culture for learning by supporting the mission, beliefs and the strategic plan of the district
• Inspires and engages all students in relevant learning
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students, staff and families
• Experience working with diverse students and families – experience/training with CLR (Culturally Linguistically Responsive) methods preferred