Special Education Teacher

Location: Foley Elementary School, a preK-3 primary school with 620 students and approximately 100 staff members.

Start date: August 25, 2026.

About the role

As part of the elementary special education team, you will work with students who have a wide range of abilities in an engaging, respectful classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Write and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Conduct IEP meetings with parents and stakeholders.
• Assess student learning and collect and analyze data to plan instruction.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and multiple stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and supervise students.
• Manage educational assistants and scheduling.
• Participate in school improvement initiatives and ongoing professional learning.

Requirements

• Current Minnesota special education teaching license.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Knowledge of due process, including referral, assessment procedures, and writing IEPs, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Trained or willing to be trained in Handle With Care, Structured Teach, and STAR.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $53,964 – $95,461, based on experience and qualifications (per the Foley United Educators Master Agreement 2025-2027).
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan options (e.g., 403B) with employer contribution.
• Paid time off, including PTO and holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.