18-22 Transition Teacher-Special Education (0.5 FTE)

ISD 255 - Pine Island; Pine Island (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and/or dental benefits

Job summary

ISD 255 - Pine Island is seeking an 18-22 Transition Teacher-Special Education (0.5 FTE) to support students at Pine Island High School. The role focuses on creating and implementing IEPs, and providing direct academic and behavioral support in transition and inclusive settings.

Responsibilities include collaboration with general education staff, data collection, progress monitoring, and maintaining compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement IEPs aligned with special education best practices.
• Provide direct academic and behavioral support in transition room settings and inclusive environments.
• Use evidence-based instructional strategies to support student learning in core academic areas.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of student services, progress, and IEP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction in small groups, one-on-one settings, or in general education classrooms.
• Implement and support positive behavior strategies aligned with students' IEP goals.
• Serve as a case manager for assigned students, ensuring compliance with special education requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to paraprofessionals supporting students with disabilities.
• Stay current on best practices and legal requirements in special education.
• Know, interpret, and follow school district policies.

Skills

Transition curriculum

Differentiation instruction

Collaboration & communication

IEP development

Data collection

Progress monitoring

Behavior management

Professional composure

Education

Minnesota Special Education Teaching License

Job description

18-22 Transition Teacher-Special Education (0.5 FTE) JobID: 778

• Position Type: Middle/High School/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Pine Island High School

POSITION: 18-22 Transition Teacher - Special Education (0.5 FTE)
Date Posted: Aug 18, 2026

Location: Pine Island PACE Building
Date Available: 2026-2027 school year
Closing Date: Sept 01, 2026

License Required: Minnesota Special Education Teaching License or ability to obtain one
Compensation:
Click here to view the 2023-25 teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found on p. 31
This Position is Medical and/or Dental Benefit Eligible.

• Develop and implementIndividualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned with special education best practices.
• Provide directacademic and behavioral supportto transition students with disabilities in atransition room setting and/orinclusive general education environments.
• Useevidence-based instructional strategies to support student learning in core academic areas.
• Collaborate withgeneral education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to ensure student success.
• Conductongoing assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Maintainaccurate and compliant documentation of student services, progress, and IEP implementation.
• Communicate regularly withfamilies to provide updates on student progress and collaborate on strategies for success.
• Supportstudent transition planning, including goal-setting for academic and post-secondary readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities

• Providedirect instruction in small groups, one-on-one settings, or pushed into general education classrooms based on student needs.
• Implement and supportpositive behavior strategies aligned with students' IEP goals.
• Serve as acase manager for assigned students, ensuring compliance with special education requirements.
• Providetraining and guidance to paraprofessionals supporting students with disabilities.
• Stay current onbest practices and legal requirements in special education.
• Know, interpret, and followschool district policies.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding oftransition curriculum and special education strategies.
• Ability todifferentiation instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
• Strongcollaboration and communication skills with students, families, and staff.
• Proficiency inIEP development, data collection, and progress monitoring.
• Experience withbehavior management and de-escalation strategies.
• Ability tomaintain professional composure while managing multiple responsibilities.

Hiring Administrators: Steven Jex, Director of Special Education

For general inquiries please contact HR Specialist Kelly Heaser ([e-mail])