Special Education (CID) Teacher

This position is open for internal bidding; bidding ends 8/7/26 at NOON.

Schedule

8 hours/day, 194 duty days. Start date: Fall 2026.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement. View the agreement.

• Access to 21st Century Schools initiatives
• Due Process Support (including due process clerks and a district-wide evaluation team)
• Sped Forms software
• Due process hours/stipend
• One week of new special education teacher training
• Ongoing professional development
• Diverse team of leaders and curriculum supports

Qualifications

• Valid MN teaching license in a special education field
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience teaching school-age students
• Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and experience with due process procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Training and experience in behavior management and knowledge of crisis response
• Meet the professional development requirements of the MN READ Act by either:
  • Having already completed an MDE-approved professional development program (e.g., LETRS, CORE OL&LA, CAREIALL), or
  • Ability to complete such training independently

Responsibilities

• Adhere to due process guidelines using district-recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the special education needs of students; participate in team decisions regarding eligibility; facilitate evaluation plans and reports
• Serve as a case manager for students by:
  • Developing and maintaining IEPs
  • Facilitating IEP meetings
  • Providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner
  • Developing and sharing progress reports with parents
• Working knowledge of and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations
• Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPAA legislation
• Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum and state/district-wide assessments
• Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support paraprofessionals in the implementation of students’ IEP goals
• Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress; communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s progress
• Advocate for the needs of students with disabilities
• Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results
• Possess knowledge and ability to utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (e.g., MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan)
• Participate in relevant staff development opportunities; stay current with promising practices in the field and state rules/regulations governing special education
• Collaborate with related service providers
• Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students; provide strategy information to general education teachers when needed
• Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family
• Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration
• Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance
• Utilize conflict management strategies and resources for support when conflict occurs between staff and/or parents
• Attend cluster meetings related to special education
• Other related duties as assigned