LTS Special Services Teacher - FTE - West Middle School

Shakopee Public Schools is searching for a 1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute (LTS) Special Education (SpEd) Teacher in Center-based DCD to join the amazing staff at West Middle School from approximately April 23, 2026 through June 5, 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, and work collaboratively with other staff members.

• Valid MN teaching licensure in special education, specifically EBD, SLD, ASD or ABS.
• NVCI (CPI) training preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of disabilities and the 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.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA & VEBA options
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options
• Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and 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 on education level and experience.

• Professional development opportunities provided by the district.
• Strong mentoring program for first-year staff.