LTS Teacher, Special Services - FTE - Sweeney Elementary School

Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

Shakopee Public Schools is searching for a 1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute (LTS) Special Education (SpEd) Teacher to join the amazing staff at Sweeney Elementary School from approximately August 24, 2026, to January 4, 2027. 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(s). Provides instruction in content area in accordance with each student's ability, creates a classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth. Establishes effective working relationships with students and parents, works 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 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- & Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Plan + district contribution 403(B) plan + district contribution Daily rate ranges from $289.00 to $403.76 depending upon education level. Our staff receives:
Professional development opportunities provided by the District Strong mentoring program for first-year staff.

Apply online kopee.k12.mn.us under posting number 6624. Substitutes must apply using the external application. Position will remain open until filled.