Special Education Teacher

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We're partnering with a school district in Dakota County, Minnesota to hire dedicated Special Education Teachers for the school year
. This is an on-site opportunity supporting elementary and middle school special education (Grades K-8) within specialized programs and classrooms.

As a Special Education Teacher, you'll provide highly individualized instruction and targeted support for students with disabilities, helping them access the curriculum, build critical skills, and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within self-contained classroom settings.

• Location: On-site
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• School Year:

• Provide instruction and support within elementary and middle school center-based special education classrooms serving students with social communication, emotional regulation, and self-regulation needs.
• Teach academic content while supporting students' social-emotional growth.
• Implement and monitor IEP goals and accommodations.
• Utilize proactive behavior supports and PBIS strategies.
• Help students develop self-management, emotional regulation, and social communication skills.
• Collaborate with families, paraprofessionals, school psychologists, social workers, and general education teachers.

• Active Minnesota Special Education Teaching License, preferably Tier 3 or Tier 4.
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Experience providing specialized instruction and implementing IEPs for students with diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge of Minnesota special education procedures, compliance requirements, and best practices.