ECSE Special Education Teacher

Watertown-Mayer Public Schools • Watertown, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Watertown-Mayer Public Schools is seeking a passionate, student-centered special education teacher for its early childhood team at the Watertown-Mayer Community Learning Center in Watertown, Minnesota. The teacher will support preschool-age students with disabilities, foster student success, collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams, and maintain compliance with state and federal special education requirements. This is a 0.5 FTE position. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, with a salary range of $44,807 to $83,365 under the union-negotiated 2025–2027 contract.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Valid teaching license or certification in Special Education.
• Experience working with preschool-age students with disabilities.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based special education practices and familiarity with behavioral interventions and supports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, students, and families.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations for students with diverse learning needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that address students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals.
• Provide differentiated instruction and accommodations in inclusive and resource settings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate student support.
• Assess student progress regularly and adjust instructional strategies and interventions as needed.
• Implement evidence-based interventions and behavioral supports to address challenging behaviors and promote positive social interactions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student progress, IEP goals, progress reports, and behavior intervention plans.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about student progress, goals, and support strategies.
• Participate in professional development to stay current with special education best practices and evidence-based interventions.
• Comply with state and federal special education regulations and IEP requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Coordinator or building administration.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance may be included in the benefits package.
• Life insurance may be included in the benefits package.
• 403(b) contributions may be included in the benefits package.
• Long-term disability coverage may be included in the benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level