Elementary Special Education Lead Teacher

Elementary Special Education Lead Teacher

Roseville Area Schools has a vacancy for an Elementary Special Education Lead Teacher for the  school year. This is a 1.0 FTE position starting August 31, 2026. The primary objectives of the position are to lead from a clearly articulated educational vision that is grounded in equity beliefs and practices and results in positive learner outcomes, and to provide resource special education support at the assigned school and to collaborate across the district in relevant topical areas.

Major areas of responsibility include providing site-based special education leadership and program support, professional learning/leadership regarding specialized and culturally relevant instruction, understanding and researching special education curriculum benchmarks and replacement curricula, data analysis as it applies to learner outcomes, interventions and curriculum, and application to student planning, researching by school, then district patterns of underachievement and over-identification of our students of color, identifying professional development priorities by location/implementation within school and staff parameters, and serving as a resource at school level, such areas as due process, strategizing development of IEPs and evaluations, and mentoring and staff development.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required include a MN Special Education Teaching or Related Services License, knowledge of school district content standards and benchmarks, replacement curriculum(s), understanding of specialized instruction and data analysis, broad understanding of special education, including due process, MN and federal laws and rules, and capacity to develop broad leadership across areas identified; prioritize work within the time parameters.

Compensation is a minimum full year, full time starting salary of $53,085, plus a district contribution toward health and dental insurance. Roseville Area Schools continuously accepts applications for employment and encourages you to apply as soon as possible. This notice of vacancy will be posted until filled.

Roseville Area Schools is committed to ensuring an equitable and respectful educational experience for every student, family, and staff member, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, home or first language, religion, national origin, age, or physical appearance. For questions, please reach out to Jennie Sorenson, Assistant Director of Student Services enson. Roseville Area Schools is located at 1251 County Rd B2 W, Roseville, MN 55113.