2026-27 - Tchr - Autism - Maxfield Elementary

About the role

Maxfield Elementary is seeking a 1.0 FTE Autism Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the core curriculum and special education area(s) for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to special education students.
• Maintain a suitable instructional environment for special education students according to their needs; ensure that equipment is modified and materials adapted as necessary.
• Participate with other special education staff as appropriate to evaluate the special education needs of a student and to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to meet the student's needs; implement these plans in accordance with special education state and federal legal requirements and district practice.
• Maintain student records and ensure that they are in compliance with due process requirements.
• Support the Minnesota Graduation Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned.
• Evaluate special education student performance in accordance with the system used by the school and/or District; promote student achievement; ensure that progress is being made toward IEP goals and objectives; make related reports to parents, the principal and/or Special Education administration as prescribed or authorized.
• Support the academic development of the student and to meet the objectives of the IEP or IFSP; participate in parent teacher conferences.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Provide indirect services to special education students in the special education category for which employed.
• Develop and present in-service training relating to disabilities and the educational needs of students in the special education category for which employed.
• Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum area(s) for which employed; attend professional development required by the District.
• Contribute to the District's Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.

Qualifications

• A valid teaching license for Autism Spectrum Disorders or Academic and Behavioral Strategist issued by the Minnesota Department of Education. Must be highly qualified for core subject area(s) taught.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities as outlined in the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

This is a 10 month position working 40 hours per week.
Pay range for this position is: $59,756 - $113,627
Maximum hiring step = step twenty (20)

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

Other Information

• Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.
• Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.
• Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.