On-Site Special Education Teacher for K-8 — Growth

Onward Education; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Ongoing recruitment support

Job summary

Onward Education is partnering with a Dakota County school district to hire dedicated Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. This on-site role supports elementary and middle school students in center-based classrooms.

You will provide individualized instruction, implement IEP goals, and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota Special Education Teaching License, preferably Tier 3 or Tier 4.
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Experience providing specialized instruction and implementing IEPs for diverse learners.
• Knowledge of Minnesota special education procedures, compliance, and best practices.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting students with behavioral, social-emotional, or academic challenges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support within elementary and middle school center-based special education classrooms.
• Teach academic content while supporting students' social-emotional growth.
• Implement and monitor IEP goals and accommodations.
• Utilize proactive behavior supports and PBIS strategies.
• Help students develop self-management, emotional regulation, and social communication skills.
• Collaborate with families, paraprofessionals, school psychologists, social workers, and teachers.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

IEP implementation

Behavior supports

Education

Bachelor's in Special Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Onward Education is partnering with a Dakota County school district to hire dedicated Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. This on-site role supports elementary and middle school students in center-based classrooms.

You will provide individualized instruction, implement IEP goals, and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.