Elementary Special Education Teacher – DCD #ESC

Contract | Expert Hiring | United States

Posted On 09/25/2026

Job Opening

Education

$50 - $55 Hourly

City St. Anthony

State/Province Minnesota

55418

What's in it for you?!

• Grow your craft through ongoing staff development!
• Join a small, caring 250+ person team!
• Work with relationship driven, collaborative district leadership!
• Make meaningful impact in an innovation focused district!
• Continuous professional development!

Job Type : Contract

Location : St. Anthony, Minnesota

Pay : Great Pay!

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher – Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) to provide individualized instruction and educational support for students with developmental and cognitive disabilities.

Working under the direction of the Building Principal and Special Education Administration, the teacher will develop and implement standards-based lessons, monitor student progress, manage special education due process requirements, and collaborate closely with general education teachers, para educators, families, and related service professionals.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Minnesota educator who is committed to maintaining high expectations while adapting instruction, behavioral supports, and learning environments to meet individual student needs.

• Develop unit plans, lesson plans, and performance tasks using district-approved curriculum and instructional resources.
• Assess student abilities, academic needs, and learning styles to determine appropriate instructional strategies.
• Provide specially designed instruction aligned with student needs, district expectations, and Minnesota academic standards.
• Differentiate instruction and modify curriculum to support individual student learning goals.
• Incorporate technology and appropriate instructional tools into daily lessons.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and adjust instruction based on assessment data.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret academic and behavioral data to guide instructional decisions.
• Complete required assessments, progress reports, grades, and special education documentation.
• Meet all legal requirements associated with special education due process.
• Implement structured behavioral supports during instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Gather behavioral data and use it to develop student-centered interventions.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, para educators, administrators, and families.
• Provide direction and support to classroom para educators and volunteers.
• Communicate regularly with students and families regarding progress, expectations, and educational needs.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences, open houses, team meetings, professional development, and district committees.
• Maintain a safe, structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Stay current with special education practices, instructional strategies, and educational technology.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Special Education, or a related instructional field.
• Valid Minnesota teaching license appropriate for the assigned special education responsibilities, or proof of pending approved licensure.
• Knowledge of IEP development, implementation, progress monitoring, and special education due process.
• Experience differentiating instruction for students with diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom and behavior-management skills.
• Ability to collect and use academic and behavioral data to make instructional decisions.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
  
  Ability to effectively direct and collaborate with para educators.
• Commitment to maintaining high expectations for students with disabilities.