Special Education Teacher - Resource (LTS)

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Resource Teacher teaches the curriculum of Independent School District 196 and supports students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. The teacher develops and demonstrates culturally responsive practices that promote equitable outcomes, responds proactively to students’ emotional regulation needs, and provides instruction to build social-emotional skills. The role uses assistive technology and varied instructional techniques and media to help students access learning and achieve high expectations. It also involves advocating for students, collaborating with staff, families, and other professionals, and carrying out responsibilities defined by the master contract. This is a 1.0 FTE long-term substitute position at Westview Elementary School, anticipated to run from November 23, 2026, through March 5, 2027. The position is responsible to the Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator.

Requirements

Licensure from the Minnesota Department of Education in ABS, ASD, EBD, DD, or LD.
Strong general education background.
Experience working with and providing services to people from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Evidence of a growth mindset and ability to accelerate academic and social-emotional growth using a strengths-based model.
Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and the community.
Experience working in a school setting or with children from birth through age 21.
Ability to follow directions and procedures and facilitate collaborative teaming around students.
Ability to collaborate with nursing staff and perform necessary delegated health tasks.
Knowledge of best practices in special education and related implementation strategies.
Understanding of and ability to conduct a comprehensive evaluation.
Thorough understanding of special education laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Valid driver's license or ability to provide travel for oneself between locations.

Nice To Haves

Dual special education licensure is preferred.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community.

Responsibilities

Teach the curriculum of Independent School District 196.
Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that promote equitable outcomes, particularly for groups overrepresented in special education.
Respond proactively to students with emotional regulation difficulties and teach strategies that support their social-emotional skills.
Use knowledge of assistive technology to help students access appropriate tools.
Maintain high expectations and use a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
Collaborate with others to plan, teach, and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
Advocate for students with disabilities to support high levels of achievement.
Promote strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents, and other professionals.
Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.
Facilitate, write, and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Support Plans.
Collaborate with nursing staff to support and perform necessary delegated health tasks.
Direct, train, and support paraprofessionals.
Apply special education practices, including sensory activities, positive behavior support, academic instruction, and development of routines.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations.