2027 Special Education Temporary Teacher, 1.0 FTE, Dates: 1/26/27-6/9/27

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a licensed Resource Teacher for the SAIL Transition Program Building to support students with IEP-based programming and collaboration with families. The role emphasizes effective communication, behavior management and ongoing professional development.

You will work closely with administrators and staff to implement individualized plans, maintain professional standards, and contribute to a positive learning environment within the special education program.

Qualifications

• Experience understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Strong curriculum background with experience teaching core content and strategies.
• Has previous experience teaming with special and regular education staff.
• Experience providing developmental skill instruction in reading, language arts, math and social skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various behavior management strategies.
• Evidence of positive communication and interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisor and public.
• Ability to perform daily routines effectively.
• Ability to operate a computer and classroom technology.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Maintain professional composure with diverse personalities.
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a fast-paced environment with students, staff, administrators, parents and community.
• Support and communicate with administrators and staff.
• Respond in emergency situations.
• Know, interpret and follow district policies.
• Plan and coordinate paraprofessional and volunteer work in the classroom.
• Contribute to goal-setting for paraprofessionals.
• Participate in a professional learning community regularly.
• Engage in training on third party reimbursement and perform related tasks as needed.

Skills

Autism understanding

Curriculum background

Team collaboration

Developmental instruction

Behavior management

Communication skills

Daily routines

Tech literacy

Stakeholder relationships

Professional composure

Initiative / self-starter

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services (Licensed)/ Resource Teacher
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: SAIL Transition Program Building
• Date Available: 1/26/27
• 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.

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 Not Medical nor 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, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
• Jody Remsing, Director of Student Support