Elementary Special Education Teacher

About the role

Pipestone Area Elementary School is seeking dedicated and passionate Special Education Teachers to join our team. The ideal candidates will support students with diverse learning needs by providing individualized instruction, managing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), conducting IEP meetings, and ensuring appropriate modifications and accommodations for student success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality, standards-based lessons tailored to student IEP needs.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to support skill acquisition and development.
• Teach and assist special education students while collaborating with general education teachers to enhance learning outcomes.
• Manage and maintain accurate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Conduct IEP meetings and collaborate with parents, staff, and service providers.
• Ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications are implemented to support student learning.
• Participate in mentoring, instructional coaching, curriculum alignment, and pedagogy improvement.
• Engage in staff meetings, professional development, committee work, and parent conferences.
• Maintain accurate records of student grades, attendance, and progress.
• Ensure a positive classroom environment by implementing district rules, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
• Foster strong communication and build rapport with students, treating all learners with respect.
• Manage paraprofessionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education teaching.
• Ability to obtain a valid Minnesota teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements in Special Education.
• Proficiency in technology; familiarity with Student Information Systems is a plus.
• Strong classroom management skills based on research-driven best practices.
• Ability to support and work with students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
• Willingness to engage in Pipestone Area Schools' culture and community.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Compensation is according to the current master agreement.
• The salary range is $51,000 - $80,000.
• Benefits include health/health saving account contribution, life insurance, Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST) leave days, and 403B match.
• Voluntary benefits offered at employees' cost are dental, vision, supplemental life, long-term disability, legal shield, Colonial Life and AFLAC.

Schedule

Position remains open until filled.

Pay

• The salary range is $51,000 - $80,000.

Supervision

Certified staff reports to the building principal.

Extra-curricular Opportunities

Visit the District website for current extracurricular openings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pipestone Area Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

District and Community Commitment

The District and Community are committed to working together to provide educational excellence and support our students for their future.