Special Education Teacher - Long Term Sub

LIONSGATE ACADEMY•Hopkins, MN

30d•$37,500 - $70,000

About The Position

Term of Assignment: A long term Special Education Teacher Sub is needed from approximately January - June 2026. Potential for this to become a full-time Special Education Teacher for the 26-27 school year. POSITION PURPOSE: To ensure student special education academic needs are addressed using best practice and research based strategies and interventions.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education
If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2 Teaching License
Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete the required job tasks

Nice To Haves

In process of gaining ASD Licensure or hold certificate with willingness to pursue licensure
Experience, interest and/or expertise working with students on the autism spectrum, varied learning styles and levels of mastery
Experience in differentiation, using creative teaching techniques from project–based to direct-instruction in developing personalized learning plans for each student

Responsibilities

Collaborate with general education teacher to accommodate and modify lesson plans, activities, assignments, and tests
Team teach with general education teacher
Provide direct instruction on subject area curriculum, incorporating goals and objectives in the special education or general education setting
Maintain accurate and complete lesson plans
Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management by providing an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning environment
Organize and oversee data collection for academic and/or behavioral goals and objectives in general education classrooms
Write progress reports summarizing data collected each quarter
Collaborate with general education teachers and educational assistants to implement student individual behavior plans
Ensure that students’ accommodations and modifications are being implemented and academic service minutes are being served
Attend special education and general education department meetings
Provide input to case managers on students before IEP meetings and attend IEP meetings if necessary
Work with a team on the continued implementation and development of programming in the subject area for 7th-12th grade students
Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, nonverbal and written communication with all individuals.
Monitor due process documents for accuracy and compliance.
Participate in IEP meetings and student case conferences, as needed
Participate in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, coursework, trainings, committees, etc.
Regular, prompt attendance
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.