Special Education Teacher

Position Type:
Student Support Services/LD/BD Resource

Date Posted:
4/20/2026

Location:
St. Peter Middle School

Date Available:
08/31/2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled
Special Education Teacher:

A full-time (1.0 FTE) special education teaching position is available at Saint Peter Middle School for the  school year. A valid Minnesota special education teaching license(s) is/are required. DCD, ASD, EBD, and ABS licensure is preferred.

Position Start Date:
Fall 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

This position will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and needs of the district. District 508 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

General Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

Essential Duties:

Teaches content and skills in subject area utilizing curriculum designated by Saint Peter Public Schools and other appropriate learning activities.

Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Saint Peter Public Schools.

Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.

Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.

Evaluates each student's progress in meeting the course standards.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.

Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.

Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.

Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties:

Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• Current and Appropriate MN Teaching License or the Ability to Obtain a Tiered Licensure
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Desire to work with middle school students.
• Knowledge of special education due process and compliance.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer;

see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height; ability to bend, to stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally…