Special Education Teacher in Minneapolis, MN

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Job Description

Step into a dynamic role impacting young learners in a specialized elementary classroom dedicated to supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs. As a Special Education Teacher in a structured setting, you'll help create positive outcomes for a small caseload of Grades 35 students. This full-time contract runs from late August 2026 to early June 2027, giving you the opportunity to focus deeply on academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and behavioral development.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Active Minnesota Special Education Teaching License required
• EBD (Emotional Behavioral Disorders) licensure strongly preferred
• Experience in center-based/high-needs behavioral settings
• Skilled in developing and implementing IEPs, BIPs, classroom interventions, and progress monitoring
• Expertise in classroom management and de-escalation techniques
• Strong communicator and collaborative team member
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care or PBIS/CPI approaches is a plus
• Prior work with elementary-level behavioral caseloads preferred
• Previous Setting III/center-based classroom experience highly valued

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted academic, behavioral, and social-emotional instruction to a classroom of around six students
• Develop, update, and monitor individualized education and behavior plans
• Employ effective management and de-escalation strategies to support student success
• Foster a structured, supportive learning environment with the help of classroom support staff
• Collaborate closely with fellow educators, service providers, and families

This role offers the chance to work weekday hours, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM, in a setting where your expertise truly matters for student progress.

If youre passionate about making a difference for students who need it most and are eager to contribute your knowledge and skill in a supportive environment, we invite you to submit your application today. Take the next step in your professional journey and help transform livesapply now!

Compensation for this position ranges from $25.00 to $39.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.