Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher

Wayzata Public Schools ISD 284; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Employee assistance program

403b (employer match)

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Resource - Elementary) to support a broad array of students with disabilities within a cross-categorical model at Gleason Lake Elementary School. The role includes case management, collaboration with general education staff, and developing individualized instruction aligned with standards.

The starting date is 11/2/26 with a compensation range of $52,308-$123,452 depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Special Education licensure is required for working with students in Federal Setting 1-3.
• Multiple licensure preferred.
• Ability to design and implement specially designed instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of students requiring special education services.
• Experience and willingness to work on general education teams and provide collaborative special education services with general education teachers is required.
• Ability to collaborate with paraprofessionals and to effectively direct the work delegated to them.
• Interest in and ability to relate well to secondary students.
• Experience with evaluation and eligibility determination for special education services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and engaging, as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
• Selects, adapts and individualizes materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skills.
• Collaborates and communicates regularly with school staff and students' families in making educational decisions; uses family and community resources to support learning.
• Regularly assesses student needs and learning, using multiple forms of assessment.
• Responsible for case management and maintaining appropriate due process files.
• Work effectively as a member of a high performing team.
• Participates in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development and pursues continuous improvement of one's professional practice.
• Always keeps the students' needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision-making
• Understands self-regulation and sensory processing.
• Uses visual strategies and implements sensory routines with regularity.
• Uses social thinking skills strategies.
• Writes Behavior Support Plans and creates daily behavior systems.
• Develops, adapts and implements curriculum and lesson plans; aligns curriculum with academic standards.

Education

Special Education Licensure

Job description

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Resource - Elementary) to support a broad array of students with disabilities within a cross-categorical model at Gleason Lake Elementary School. The role includes case management, collaboration with general education staff, and developing individualized instruction aligned with standards.

The starting date is 11/2/26 with a compensation range of $52,308-$123,452 depending on education and experience.