2026-27 Special Education Resource Long Term Sub Teacher, 1.0 FTE, Dates: Current-6/9/27

Minnetonka Public Schools; Excelsior (MN); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and Dental Benefits

Résumé du poste

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a licensed Student Support Services/Resource Teacher to serve at Minnetonka Middle School West and later at Clear Springs Elementary. The assignment spans from current to 1/25/27 at MMW, then 1/26/27-6/9/27 at Clear Springs.

Responsibilities include developing programming based on IEPs, communicating with families, maintaining behavior standards, and collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related teaching strategies.
• Strong curriculum background across core subjects and evidence-based practices.
• Experience teaming with both special and regular education staff.
• Experience providing developmental skill instruction in reading, language arts, math and social skills.
• Knowledge of diverse behavior management strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with families, staff and community.
• Ability to apply daily routines effectively in classroom settings.
• Proficient with classroom technology and computer use.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
• Maintains professional composure with diverse personalities and situations.
• Shows initiative and acts as a self-starter.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with teams to deliver programming based on IEPs and use data to guide decisions.
• Communicate regularly with families via Schoology, newsletters, calls, emails, and conferences.
• Set and maintain high standards of pupil behavior for an effective learning environment.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors in a supportive manner.
• Manage cases for students with special education needs within required timeframes.
• Complete required Due Process procedures within mandated deadlines.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Connaissances

Autism spectrum disorders

Curriculum background

Team collaboration

Skill instruction (reading/LA/math/SLD

Behavior management

Communication skills

Daily routines

Tech proficiency

Relationship building

Professional composure

Initiative

Formation

Minnesota K-12 ASD/ABS teaching license

Willing to obtain ASD licensure within two years

Description du poste

• Position Type: Student Support Services (Licensed)/Resource Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Minnetonka Middle School West (MMW)
• Date Available: Current/ASAP
• Closing Date: Until Filled

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License Required

Minnesota K-12 ASD and/or ABS teaching license required. Will consider EBD or LD licensure if candidate is willing to obtain ASD licensure within two years.

Assignment Details

This position will first work at Minnetonka Middle School West from Current-1/25/27, then

The position will transition and work at Clear Springs Elementary from 1/26/27-6/9/27

Compensation

Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement in Appendix -a-, Schedule A. This Position Is Medical and Dental Benefit Eligible.

Job Duties and Requirements

• 1. Develop and provide programming based on Individual Educational Plan and make recommendations based on analyzed assessment data.
• 2. Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, emails, conferences, etc.
• 3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• 4. Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
• 5. Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
• 6. Responsible for case management of special education students
• 7. Complete required Due Process procedures within mandated time frames.
• 8. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Specific Responsibilities

• 1. Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
• 2. Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
• 3. Respond in emergency situations.
• 4. Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
• 5. May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom.
• 6. May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.
• 7. Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
• 8. Participates in training on third party reimbursement and implement third party reimbursement tasks as needed.

Knowledge and Skills

• 1. Experience understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• 2. Strong curriculum background with experience teaching core content curriculum and with teaching strategies.
• 3. Has previous experience teaming with special and regular education staff.
• 4. Has experience with providing developmental skill instruction in the areas of reading, language arts, math and social skills curriculum.
• 5. Has demonstrated knowledge in using a variety of behavior management strategies.
• 6. Evidence of positive communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• 7. Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
• 8. Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
• 9. Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
• 10. Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
• 11. Show initiative and function as a self-starter.

Hiring Coordinators

Dr. Christine Breen, Executive Director of Student Services

Carolyn Trenteetun, Principal

Olivia Tolzin, Principal