LTS Special Services Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Shakopee High School

Shakopee Public Schools; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA & VEBA options

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Job summary

Shakopee Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for Shakopee High School, starting around January 21, 2027. The role involves delivering SpEd services in a resource room or co-taught setting and coordinating IEP goals and related paperwork.

Candidates must hold MN SPED licensure and have experience with diverse disabilities; NVCI training is preferred. The district offers comprehensive health and retirement benefits and a strong mentoring program.

Qualifications

• Valid MN teaching licensure in special education (EBD/SLD/ASD/ABS).
• Experience delivering specialized instruction to students with diverse disabilities.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
• NVCI (CPI) training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect special education services in resource room and/or co-taught classroom.
• Monitor progress on IEP goals and objectives and manage paperwork per IEP procedures.
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and supervise paraprofessionals.
• Collaborate with families and staff; communicate effectively with families and colleagues.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

MN SPED license (EBD/SLD/ASD/ABS)

Job description

Description Shakopee Public Schools is searching for a 1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute (LTS) Special Education (SpEd) Teacher to join the team at Shakopee High School. The assignment will begin around January 21, 2027.

Description Shakopee Public Schools is searching for a 1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute (LTS) Special Education (SpEd) Teacher to join the team at Shakopee High School. The assignment will begin around January 21, 2027.

Job Summary

Deliver direct and indirect special education services to students in a resource room setting and\or co-taught classroom, monitor progress on IEP goals and objectives; follow due process and IEP procedures and manage the paperwork; communicate effectively with families and staff; develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans, direct the work of paraprofessional(s). Provide instruction in content area in accordance with each student's ability, create a classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth. Establish effective working relationships with students and parents, work collaboratively with other staff members.

Required Education/Training/Experience

• Valid MN teaching licensure in special education, specifically EBD, SLD, ASD or ABS.
• NVCI (CPI) training preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of disabilities, and the ability to deliver specialized instruction to meet the individual needs of these students. Training for specific needs of the students in the program will be provided by the district.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.

Selection Procedure

Candidates who are under further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Position will remain open until filled.

Pay & Benefits Information (if Eligibility Requirements Are Met)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA & VEBA options
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options
• Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Plan + district contribution
• 403(B) plan + district contribution

Daily rate ranges from $289.00 to $403.76 depending on education level.

Our Staff Receives

• Professional development opportunities provided by the District
• Strong mentoring program for first-year staff

Our Mission

Shakopee Schools, in partnership with our community, will educate lifelong learners to succeed in a diverse world.

District Information

The Shakopee district serves more than 8,000 students in Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and the Jackson, Louisville, and Sand Creek Townships. Our district is located in one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Twin Cities. We offer a myriad of programs and activities that give our students of all ages, backgrounds and interests the chance to learn, share, explore and expand their knowledge, talents, skills and abilities in academics, arts, athletics, community service, and so much more. We also offer a variety of high potential classes at all grades as well as programs at the high school that can earn students college credits. The Shakopee School District is committed to providing the best opportunities for our students. We are dedicated to helping them excel and achieve their educational goals and teaching them to be good citizens of our community, our nation and our world.

To view more information about Shakopee Public Schools, click here or visit https://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/.