Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE, Resource - Sun Path Elementary School

Resource Special Education Teacher

Shakopee Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Resource Special Education (SpEd) Teacher to serve students with special education needs at the elementary school level (grades K-5) for the  school year. Deliver direct and indirect services to students with learning and/or social, emotional and behavioral needs; monitor and document student progress; develop/manage IEPs and facilitate team meetings; oversee paraprofessionals and collaborate with families and other staff on services and strategies.

Qualifications include a current and valid MN teaching license in ASD, EBD, DCD or ABS. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction, strong classroom management skills, and effective communication skills are required. Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff is also necessary.

Pay and benefits include health, dental, and 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. Salary can range anywhere between $52,020 to $126,971 depending upon education level and experience.

Our staff receives professional development opportunities provided by the District and a strong mentoring program for first-year staff.

Working conditions include physical ability to attend to personal care needs of students, if necessary. Classroom, office, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, keyboarding, etc.

Application procedure:
You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes must complete the external application. Apply online kopee.k12.mn.us to posting 6679. Selection procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and the position is open until filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.