Long Term Substituite Special Education Teacher - Resource Room

Northfield Public Schools; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northfield Public Schools seeks a licensed Special Education Teacher for the Resource Room at Greenvale Park Elementary. 1.0 FTE, 8 hours/day, Monday through Friday, beginning February 4, 2027.

This position supports students with disabilities through IEP-driven instruction and collaboration with staff. The role emphasizes IEP development, progress assessment, and coordination of related services, with a comprehensive benefits package and district-paid family leave options.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Minnesota teaching license with ABS or another special education licensure.
• Multiple licenses preferred for the role.
• Experience coordinating IEPs and delivering instruction aligned to IEP goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities.
• Evaluates progress against instructional objectives and manages IEPs for assigned students.
• Coordinates delivery of special education services and acts as primary parent contact.
• Establishes classroom structure and discipline in accordance with district policies.
• Collaborates with educational professionals and community service providers.
• Advises classroom teachers on adaptations, modifications and behavior plans.

Skills

Licensed teacher

Special Education license

Education

Minnesota teaching license

Special Education licensure (ABS or other)

Job description

Long Term Substituite Special Education Teacher - Resource Room JobID: 4825

• Position Type: Special Education Teachers/ Resource Room Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Location: Greenvale Park Elementary
• Date Available: 02/04/2027
• Closing Date: 10/30/2026

JOB ID: 4825 – 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher - Resource Room – Full-time position beginning 2/4/2027.
Location: Greenvale Park
Scheduled Hours/days:8 hours/day M-F.
Qualifications: Licensed teacher in the State of MN and licensure ABS or another special education license. Multiple licenses preferred.
Pay Rate/Range:$57,461 - $95,320 Base pay range DOQ- Subject to change upon the settlement of the 25-27 Master Agreement.
Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Comprehensive and affordable benefits package including:
Medical. Dental. Vision.
Life/AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
403 (b) Plan and District Match
District Paid Life Insurance
$1,000 National Stipends
*Up to 8 weeks of district-paid maternity leave (individual does not use personal accumulated leave)
Deadline: Open Until Filled--- EOE (10/30/2026)Employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Student Services, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Develops and delivers specialized instruction to meet the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of students who require special education services in an elementary school classroom for students with social/emotional/behavior needs.

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.

Functions as IEP Manager, coordinating the instruction and related services to assigned students.

• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Adheres to procedural requirements, including due process timelines.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Serves as primary contact for the parent.

Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities by communicating expectations of appropriate behavior. Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures. Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers, etc.) regarding the needs of students. Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.