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

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Minnetonka Public School District is seeking a 1.0 FTE Special Education Resource Long Term Sub Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. You will start at Minnetonka Middle School West and transition to Clear Springs Elementary mid-year, supporting IEP-based programming and collaborative teams.

The role requires licensed ASD/ABS teaching credentials, with flexibility to obtain ASD licensure if needed, and involves strong communication with families and professional learning communities.

Qualifications

• Experience understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Strong curriculum background with experience teaching core content.
• Has previous experience teaming with special and regular education staff.
• Has experience with providing developmental skill instruction in reading, language arts, math and social skills.
• Has demonstrated knowledge in using behavior management strategies.
• Evidence of positive communication skills with coworkers, supervisor and public.
• Demonstrated ability to perform daily routines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and classroom technology.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and community.
• Maintains professional composure with diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide programming based on IEP and analyze assessment data.
• Communicate with parents via Schoology, newsletters, calls, emails, conferences.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and stay current with best practices.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Responsible for case management of special education students.
• Complete required Due Process procedures within mandated time frames.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Curriculum background

Team collaboration

Developmental instruction

Behavior management

Communication skills

Daily routines

Tech proficiency

Stakeholder relations

Self-starter

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Minnetonka Public School District

2026-27 Special Education Resource Long Term Sub Teacher, 1.0 FTE, Dates: Current-6/9/27 JobID: 9625

• Position Type: Student Support Services (Licensed)/ Resource Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026

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.

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 thisposition 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. Performes 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

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