South St. Paul Public Schools

2026-27 Special Education Teacher - 24 Hour Posting

South St. Paul Public Schools  •  $47k - $107k/yr  •  Onsite  •  23 hours ago
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Job Description

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Department: Education Services

Immediate Supervisor's Position Title: Building Principal

Salary Range: $46,744 to $107,076 Annually

General Summary of Purpose of Job:

Provide specialized instruction, modifications and accommodations to students with disabilities. Follow all due process requirements under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act and Every School Succeeds Act. Work collaboratively with building staff. Provide direction to Paraprofessionals on day-to-day activities for student achievement. Participate in IEP meetings and facilitate communication between staff and families if necessary.

SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan and prepare for standards-based curriculum, instruction and assessment. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Deliver the district's written, taught and assessed curriculum.
  • Communicate with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine priorities for their children's social, emotional and academic growth. Attend Conferences and evening duties as assigned and described in the master contract.
  • Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine priorities for their children's social, emotional and academic growth.
  • Partner with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to support students' academic and social-emotional development.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
  • Support the district's mission, vision, values and strategic plan.
  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic issues or special academic interests.
  • Administer standardized, formative and state mandated assessments and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
  • Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or a related field

License/Certification Requirements

  • Valid Minnesota Teaching License or five (5) or more years of teaching experience

Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required to Perform the Work

  • Current Minnesota Teacher licensure in Special Education.
  • Excellent communication skills with families, students and staff.
  • Sensitivity and compassion for the needs and issues for families and students with disabilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and presentation skills
  • Strong skills in differentiated instruction
  • Skills in behavior management and classroom management
  • Skills in data-driven decision making
  • Skills in technology integration
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with administrators, teachers, staff, and students
  • Ability to meet the instructional needs of a diverse group of students
  • Ability to promote strong student learning outcomes
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships
  • Ability to analyze, prioritize, and implement plans in a timely and professional manner
  • Commitment to professional development and continuous growth

  • Demonstrated prompt, regular, and reliable attendance

Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools:

  • HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental

  • 403(b) retirement with district match

  • TRA Retirement Association benefits

  • Flexible spending account

  • Paid time off and leave benefits

** Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.

South St. Paul Public Schools

About South St. Paul Public Schools

The mission of South St. Paul Public Schools, Minnesota’s First K-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools District, is to ignites a passion in every learner to inquire, continuously improve and engage in positively changing our world. The schools are the bedrock of a diverse, supportive community that provides numerous opportunities for student, family and community involvement. SSP's Packer Pride can be felt in the variety of academic, extracurricular and enrichment activities it currently provides and in its encouragement of students and staff to create new groups and opportunities that serve the unique needs of each and every learner.

As an IB World Schools District, SSP provides a unique educational experience for all K-12 students rooted in a cross-disciplinary approach to learning focused on developing internationally-minded, lifelong learners. Through the IB Program, students are invited to discover for themselves that learning can be an exciting, challenging and rewarding process of exploring the world around us. The IB Learner Profile places the student at the heart of the educational experience, focusing attention on the processes and outcomes of learning and allowing for creative pathways to get there.

In addition to a strong K-12 experience, SSP is committed to serving all learners, from birth through adulthood. The district offers free preschool classes at both of its elementary schools, with additional early learning and family education classes available at the district’s Family Education Center. Before and after school childcare, youth enrichment and adult learning programs (including Adult Basic Education, GED and English Learner classes) are offered through the district’s involvement in the TriDistrict Community Program.

We honor our history and traditions while also embracing new approaches and pathways to learning. In so doing, we ensure that South St. Paul Public Schools can prepare each and every learner for their next step.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
South St. Paul, MN
Year Founded
1853
Website
sspps.org
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