Special Education Teacher #ESC8377
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and educational support to elementary students as a long-term substitute. The teacher will deliver specialized instruction using teaching strategies tailored to each student's abilities and learning needs. The role also includes supervising special education paraeducators and working with school leadership to support student growth and achievement. The ideal candidate holds a Minnesota Special Education teaching license, has experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, and can create an engaging, structured, and supportive educational environment. Experience or licensure in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is highly desirable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Teaching or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as stated in the district posting.
- Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education or related services.
- Ability to provide individualized special education instruction.
- Ability to adapt instruction for students with different learning abilities.
- Strong classroom management and student-support skills.
- Ability to supervise and collaborate with paraeducators.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Availability for the full long-term substitute assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or licensure in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct special education instruction to elementary students based on individual learning needs.
- Adapt teaching strategies, instructional materials, and learning activities for students with varying abilities.
- Develop and implement instructional plans that promote academic, social, and developmental growth.
- Monitor student learning and adjust instruction to support progress.
- Support students in developing foundational skills, knowledge, and positive learning behaviors.
- Use multiple teaching methods and instructional approaches to meet diverse student needs.
- Provide ongoing guidance and supervision to special education paraeducators.
- Collaborate with the Building Principal and school personnel to maintain effective instructional practices.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment.
- Perform other related instructional responsibilities as assigned.
