Special Education Teacher, .50 FTE (2026-2027 School Year)

Eden Prairie Schools•Forest Hills, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Eden Prairie Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year at Forest Hills Elementary. The position is 0.50 FTE and may be combined with a separate 0.50 FTE Special Education Teacher opening at Prairie View Elementary to make a 1.0 FTE position. The position is available as soon as possible. The district seeks a teacher who supports students’ continuous learning, recognizes individual strengths and talents, contributes to the community, builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect, and is committed to learning and growth through personalized learning. Eden Prairie Schools emphasizes high academic standards, individualized support, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication, diversity, and inclusion. The district offers compensation and paid leave, insurance and retirement benefits, and professional development and support. The listed salary figures are for 1.0 FTE and are prorated based on FTE; licensed teaching experience may be considered for higher placement. Benefit eligibility depends on employment effective date and FTE.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the educational field.
Minnesota Teacher License in Special Education (K-6) by the start date; applicants whose licensure is in process may apply.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Minnesota Tier License System; the district will work with applicants applying for tiers for which they may qualify.
The district may request an out-of-field permission license as needed.

Responsibilities

Inspire each student to learn continuously.
Recognize and support students’ individual gifts and talents.
Contribute to the benefit of the community.
Build relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
Pursue learning and growth through personalized learning.
Maintain high academic standards and support students in developing critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills.

Benefits

Starting salary for 1.0 FTE: $53,023 with a bachelor’s degree or $64,910 with a master’s degree; amounts are prorated based on FTE, and licensed teaching experience may qualify for higher placement.
Performance awards available.
Up to 12 sick days and up to 2 personal days of leave given yearly.
District-covered medical premiums up to $756 per month for individual plans and $1,315 per month toward family plans.
Dental premiums fully covered by the district for individual and family plans.
District contributions to VEBA/HRA accounts for select medical plans.
Fully paid life insurance and long-term disability premiums.
Flexible Spending Accounts for pre-tax medical and dependent care expenses.
403(b) plan with district match of up to 2.25% of annual salary.
District contribution of 9.81% to the Minnesota Teacher Retirement Association.
Opportunities for continuous personalized learning and development.
Teacher Mentoring Program, including time to meet regularly with a mentor.
Equity Sponsorship Program.
Affinity Groups.