Elementary Special Education Teacher

Applitrack; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA) in Edina, MN seeks a Special Education Teacher to educate elementary students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities using a research-based program and the International Baccalaureate framework.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing IEPs, coordinating accommodations, and leading intervention efforts; collaboration with staff to meet individual student needs and maintain strong family communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or foreign equivalent.
• Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education, ABS.
• Spanish and English language proficiency required.
• Two years of direct classroom work with students and behavior intervention experience.

Responsibilities

• Educate, plan, teach, and evaluate students with special needs per regulations.
• Teach small groups and individuals inside and outside the classroom.
• Prepare lessons, review plans, and assess student progress with parents.
• Develop and implement IEPs, coordinate testing accommodations and related services.
• Lead data meetings and participate in professional development.
• Support math, literacy, and self-regulation with research-based methods.

Skills

Relate to children

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Creative teaching

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven planning

Student engagement

Cultural awareness

IEP coordination

Educational collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Minnesota Teaching License (Special Education, ABS)

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ LD/ED Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/30/2026
• Location: International Spanish Language Academy
• Date Available: ongoing
• Closing Date: ongoing

International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA) in Edina, MN (an International Baccalaureate elementary school) seeks a Special Education Teacher to teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. The specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Educate, plan, teach, facilitate and evaluate students identified with special education needs according to local, state and federal regulations and guidelines;
• Teach a small group of students and individuals inside and outside of the classroom;
• Prepare and execute lessons and resources, and review proposed plans of other teachers;
• Assess the students' work done in class and update parents on their students' progress;
• Build strong relationships with students in order to push them to be their best selves both academically and personally;
• Collaborate with colleagues in order to meet the needs of every student by ensuring accommodations are met and develop intervention plans;
• Take part in regular data meetings and participate in webinars of professional development over the course of the school year;
• Be a critical member of an instructional team, teaching daily support classes in math, and/or literacy, both with specialized instruction and with a research based program;
• Oversee the drafting, implementation, and maintenance of IEPs, co-lead child study team meetings, and coordinate standardized test accommodations, special education screenings, and related services;
• Be part of the Assessment Task Force Team of the school and work on planning improvements in Math and Literacy. and
• Be a critical member of an instructional team, teaching daily support classes in math, literacy, and/or self-regulation both with specialized instruction and with a research-based program.

We require a Bachelor'sDegree in Special Education, or the foreign equivalent degree, a valid Minnesota Teaching License (in Special Education, Academic and Behavioral Strategist (ABS)), and Spanish and English language proficiency. We also require two years of: working directly with students in a classroom and creating behavior intervention strategies in a general education setting; developing curriculum, assessments, and accommodation design for at- risk students; facilitating student-specific learning plans; serving as a Teacher Leader coordinating teams of educators; and utilizing education in the Responsive Classroom approach and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to relate positively to elementary-age children
• Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the full immersion teaching philosophy
• Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme
• Excellent proven communication skills (non-verbal, oral, written, and listening.)
• Ability to implement creative and innovative teaching strategies
• Good organizational skills and flexibility in relating to students, parents, peers, and supervisors
• Enthusiasm to work well in a team environment through cooperation and participation
• Ability to appropriately teach children with different ability levels and learning styles
• Ability to understand that students are individuals, and the skill to work effectively with individual strengths and needs of students
• Knowledge and ability to creatively instill the love of learning in students
• Ability to incorporate international cultures into lesson plans throughout the year
• Effective classroom management
• Enthusiasm for high level of parent involvement