Special Services Teacher, LTS - FTE - Shakopee High School

Special Services Teacher, LTS - 1.0 FTE - Shakopee High School

• Position Type:
  Special Education
• Date Posted: 1/12/2026
• Location:
  
  Shakopee High School
• District:
  Shakopee School District

Shakopee Public Schools is searching for a 1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute (LTS) Special Education (SpEd) Teacher to join the team at Shakopee High School. The assignment will be from January 26, 2026 through April 17, 2026.

Deliver direct and indirect special education services to students in a resource room setting and/or co‑taught classroom, monitor progress on IEP goals and objectives; follow due process and IEP procedures and manage the paperwork; communicate effectively with families and staff; develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans, direct the work of paraprofessionals; provide instruction in content area in accordance with each student's ability, create a classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth.

Establish effective working relationships with students and parents, work collaboratively with other staff members.

• Require MN licensure in special education EBD, SLD, ASD or ABS.
• NVCI (CPI) training preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of disabilities and ability to deliver specialized instruction to meet the individual needs of these students. Training for specific needs of the students in the program will be provided by the district.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.

Apply online kopee.k12.mn.us under Job .

Candidates who are under further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Position will remain open until filled.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• HSA & VEBA options
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options
• Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Plan + district contribution
• 403(B) plan + district contribution

Salary ranges from $51,000 to $71,251 depending upon education level and experience.

• Professional development opportunities provided by the District
• Strong mentoring program for first‑year staff

Shakopee Schools, in partnership with our community, will educate lifelong learners to succeed in a diverse world.

The Shakopee district serves more than 8,000 students in Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and the Jackson, Louisville, and Sand Creek Townships. Our district is located in one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Twin Cities.

We offer a myriad of programs and activities that give our students of all ages, backgrounds and interests the chance to learn, share, explore and expand their knowledge, talents, skills and abilities in academics, arts, athletics, community service, and so much more. We also offer a variety of high potential classes at all grades as well as programs at the high school that can earn students college credits.

The Shakopee School District is committed to providing the best opportunities for our students. We are dedicated to helping them excel and achieve their educational goals and teaching them to be good citizens of our community, our nation and our world.