2026 Special Education Long Term Sub Teacher, 1.0 FTE, Dates: Current-10/16/26

About the role

License Required: Minnesota K-12 ASD and/or ABS teaching license required. Will consider EBD or LD licensure if candidate is willing to obtain ASD licensure within two years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide programming based on Individual Educational Plan and make recommendations based on analyzed assessment data.
• Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means such as Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, emails, conferences, etc.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
• Responsible for case management of special education students.
• Complete required Due Process procedures within mandated time frames.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
• Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
• Respond in emergency situations.
• Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom.
• May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.
• Participate in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
• Participate in training on third party reimbursement and implement third party reimbursement tasks as needed.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Strong curriculum background with experience teaching core content curriculum and with teaching strategies.
• Previous experience teaming with special and regular education staff.
• Experience providing developmental skill instruction in the areas of reading, language arts, math and social skills curriculum.
• Demonstrated knowledge in using a variety of behavior management strategies.
• Evidence of positive communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
• Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter.