LTS Special Services Teacher - 1.0 FTE - West Middle School

Shakopee Public Schools; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA & VEBA options

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Job summary

Shakopee Public Schools seeks a 1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute Special Education teacher at West Middle School from approximately October 5, 2026, to November 16, 2026. The role delivers direct and indirect services to students in resource or co-taught settings and supports IEP goals while ensuring due process and accurate paperwork.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families and staff, development of Behavior Intervention Plans, supervision of paraprofessionals, and differentiated

Qualifications

• MN licensure in EBD, SLD, ASD or ABS required.
• Experience with diverse disabilities and IEP-driven instruction preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect special education services to students in resource room and co-taught settings.
• Monitor progress on IEP goals and objectives; follow due process and IEP procedures.
• Manage required paperwork and communicate effectively with families and staff.
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and supervise paraprofessional(s).
• Provide instruction aligned to each student's ability and engage in differentiated instruction.

Education

MN licensure in EBD, SLD, ASD or ABS

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Shakopee School District

LTS Special Services Teacher - 1.0 FTE - West Middle School JobID: 6726

• Position Type: Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/9/2026
• Location: West Middle School

Description:

Shakopee Public Schools is searching for a 1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute (LTS)Special Education (SpEd) Teacher to join the amazing staff at West Middle School from approximately October 5, 2026, to November 16, 2026.

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).

Provides instruction in content area in accordance with each student's ability, creates a classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth. Establishes effective working relationships with students and parents, works collaboratively with other staff members.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Require MN licensure in 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.

Pay & Benefits Information (if eligibility requirements are met):

• Health 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)

Daily rate ranges from $289.00 to $403.76 depending on education level.
Our staff receive:

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

Internal applicants only.
Internal applicants must be permanent employees of the school district. Substitutes are not considered internal applicants and must complete the external employment application.

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