Special Education Teacher, Resource - Elementary

About the role

Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking a Special Education teacher to work at Plymouth Creek Elementary School starting in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Selects, adapts and individualizes materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skills.
• Collaborates and communicates regularly with school staff and students' families in making educational decisions; uses family and community resources to support learning.
• Affirms the importance of creating safe, respectful, and engaging learning environments that are multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
• Affirms the importance of assessing student needs and learning, using multiple forms of assessment.
• Works effectively as a member of a high performing team.
• Pursues continuous improvement of professional practice through ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development.
• Ensures that the students' needs and rights are always prioritized in any educational decision-making.
• Understands self-regulation and sensory processing, uses visual strategies and implements sensory routines with regularity, uses social thinking skills strategies, writes Behavior Support Plans and creates daily behavior systems, develops, adapts and implements curriculum and lesson plans; aligns curriculum with academic standards.

Qualifications

• Special Education Licensure required for working with students in Federal Setting 1-3.
• Multiple licensure preferred.
• Experience and willingness to work on general education teams and provide collaborative special education services with general education teachers is required.
• Ability to collaborate with paraprofessionals and to effectively direct the work delegated to them.
• Interest in and ability to relate well to secondary students.
• Experience with evaluation and eligibility determination for special education services preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, and 403b (tax sheltered annuity) employer match program.

About Wayzata Public Schools

Wayzata Public Schools is a vibrant, caring community of teachers and students located in the Twin Cities' western suburbs. Extending from the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, we encompass 38 square miles of beautiful countryside, lakeside communities and growing suburbs. Each of our students is on a unique and wonderful educational journey - and we do everything we can to help them embrace and nurture the possibilities.

Why Wayzata?

• High student achievement.
• Instructional Technology- Technology levy has increased the number of computers and other technology available for use in the classroom.
• Alternate Compensation- This program provides teachers with additional professional development opportunities through peer coaches, courses and study groups.
• Professional support and development- First year teachers are provided a mentor and on-going professional development opportunities.
• Supportive community.

Application Procedure

Apply online at www.wayzataschools.org/apply. Internal applicants must complete the internal application located on the website under application process.

Selection Procedure

Applications received on or before 4:00 pm on 5/13/26 will be given first consideration. Position will remain open and active until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Wayzata Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Wayzata Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Wayzata Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

Background Check

A background check is conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.