Special Education, Elementary, Developmental Cognitive Disabilities Teacher

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 52,166 - 97,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403b Matching Annuity

Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave

Job summary

A public school district in Sauk Rapids, MN is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves planning programs, evaluating students, and managing IEPs for K-5 students with developmental cognitive disabilities. Candidates must possess a valid Minnesota teaching license and preferred experience in developmental disabilities. Salary ranges from $52,166 to $97,326, alongside comprehensive benefits. Applications are accepted online until filled.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license.
• Endorsement in Developmental Cognitive Disabilities preferred.
• Strong ability to work with people and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programs for K-5 students with disabilities.
• Conduct student evaluations and manage IEP cases.
• Teach small group instruction in Social Skills, Language Arts, Reading, and Math.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

Valid Minnesota teaching license

Endorsement in Developmental Cognitive Disabilities

Job description

Special Education, Elementary, Developmental Cognitive Disabilities Teacher (Job ID: 3477)

• Position Type: Teachers / Special Education
• Date Posted: 2/10/2026

WORK HOURS

Full-time position (1.0 FTE) beginning the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB DUTIES

The position includes program planning and instruction, student evaluations, and IEP case management for K-5 students with disabilities. Positions could include small group instruction in areas of Social Skills, Language Arts, Reading, and/or Math courses.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Minnesota teaching license.
• Endorsement in Developmental Cognitive Disabilities preferred.
• Strong ability to work with people – students, staff, administration, parents; to communicate effectively, to plan, organize and assess.

Salary and Benefits

Salary based on the 2025-2027 Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Associations Master Agreement starting at $52,166 up to $97,326.

Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Post-retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

DEADLINE

Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/employment until filled.

Applications will be reviewed beginning February 24, 2026.

NOTE

Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 3:43:54 AM CST.

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