Special Education (DCD) Teacher

Delano High School is looking for a dedicated professional with a focus on student achievement and reflective growth to join our team as a special education teacher. The successful candidate will make a positive contribution to improving student academic and social/emotional behaviors in support of our mission.

About the role

The successful candidate will teach sections of study skills, social skills, functional academic skills, and functional life skills to 7-12th grade students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Other courses may be taught as determined by the needs of students. This position offers candidates a tremendous opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and be a valuable asset to the Delano Schools community.

Location: Delano High School
Hours: 8 hours/day (7:30 to 3:30)
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school and district staff to acquire and/or create a highly effective and rigorous curriculum.
• Effectively create and deliver daily lessons and provide needed support for students to achieve learning objectives and broader learning goals.
• Maintain and report accurate student attendance and performance records.
• Collaborate effectively with school and district staff as part of a department team and other leadership committees.
• Effectively deploy classroom management strategies in support of positive school and classroom culture and climate.
• Use flexible thinking and adaptability to address student needs and respond calmly during crisis situations.
• Provide instructional direction to paraprofessional support staff including creating and assigning activities, instructional oversight, and providing general guidance.
• Communicate with parents in a timely manner. Maintain positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Work collaboratively with parents and other staff members to reinforce the educational program and advocate for each student.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of special education laws, rules, and regulations.
• Adhere to due process timelines and complete individualized education plan and evaluation paperwork to guide educational programming.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide effective teaching strategies while adhering to the district philosophy and vision.
• Create a classroom environment that responds to the needs of individual learners.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences in a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Requirements

• An appropriate MN professional teaching license (K-12 DCD or K-12 ABS) or the ability to attain one.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: District contribution towards premiums.
• Dental Insurance: District contribution towards premiums.
• Life and LTD Insurance: Coverage provided.
• 403b Retirement Plan: Eligible for district contribution after 3rd year of full-time employment.

For full details, consult the Master Agreement (Schedule B, page 45; pages 17-18 for health insurance; page 20 for dental, life, and LTD; pages 15-16 for 403b).