Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) / Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) and/or Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) licensure

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ ASD, DCD, EBD
• Date Posted: 3/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Alliance Education Center, Rosemount MN
• Date Available:
  
  08/18/2026

The special education teacher for Intermediate School District 917 will play a vital role in providing a consistent, safe environment conducive to learning by delivering a broad range of teaching services or specific learning programming and assisting students in developing skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning. The teacher will utilize a variety of teaching and learning methods, model and encourage respect, communication, and competency during student work tasks and socialization, and maintain a non‑judgmental approach to ensure student safety and growth.

This role is performed in a team environment with collaboration, communication, and adaptability as keys to success, following District policy and State/Federal Laws.

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that promote effective teaching strategies while adhering to the District philosophy and vision.
• Create a classroom environment that addresses the needs of individual learners, establish reasonable rules of classroom behavior, and employ appropriate teaching strategies to maximize time on task.
• Plan and implement individualized programs that meet student needs, including compliance with state and federal due‑process requirements; evaluate student achievements regularly using multiple assessment methods; provide progress and interim reports.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for learning and facilitate the work of other staff members in a collaborative environment.
• Communicate with parents promptly, maintaining positive and constructive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Share responsibility during the school day for supervising students in school areas.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by taking necessary precautions.
• Uphold and enforce board policy, district goals, administrative procedures, school rules, and safety policies.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including punctual attendance and productive use of conference and planning time.
• Attend workshops, seminars, conferences, staff development sessions, and committee meetings as required.
• Respect confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with professional ethics, state, and federal laws.
• Keep current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory, and share this knowledge for continual curriculum improvement.
• Utilize proactive behavior management techniques, reinforce positive behaviors, employ de‑escalation strategies, and redirect inappropriate behaviors; may be required to use restrictive procedures.
• Apply flexible thinking and remain calm during crisis situations, when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree with coursework in education or a related field, and possess a current teaching license from the Professional Educators Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) in Special Education for ASD, EBD, and/or DCD (dual licensure preferred); equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Willingness and ability to work with students receiving high‑level special education services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of education principles, practices, and procedures; knowledge of effective teaching methodology; preference for special education practices.
• Preferably hold previous teaching experience in special education.
• Understand developmental appropriateness of materials and behavior.
• Willingness to complete training in Professional Crisis Management and implement restrictive procedures if needed.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, maintained under high‑stress and crisis situations.
• Basic computer and email skills; proficiency in core educational subject areas.

• Frequently require exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, standing, speaking, hearing, sitting, walking, lifting, and repetitive motions.
• Occasionally require exertion of up to 50 pounds of force, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and crouching.
• Standard vision requirements.
• Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions and blood borne pathogens, possibly requiring personal protective equipment.
• Work environments may be moderately noisy.

Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience.

Intermediate School District 917 is an equal‑opportunity employer.