Special Education Teacher

Onward Edu; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Access to diverse placement options

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication and advocacy

Dedicated recruiting professionals

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Onward Education in Maple Grove, MN is seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year to cover a Leave of Absence and transition to another classroom for the remainder of the year. This on-site role runs Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:40pm (35 hours/week) with responsibilities to develop individualized plans, support mainstream classrooms, and monitor progress.

Requires Minnesota teaching license with SPED endorsement; opportunities for growth and collaboration with district

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota teaching license with a specialty in Special Education and Tier 3 or Tier 4 endorsement.
• Experience supporting targeted interventions in a school setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver specialized instruction in a resource room.
• Strong collaboration with general education staff.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized instruction plans for students in resource rooms.
• Provide targeted skill-building activities focusing on identified areas of difficulty.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student success in mainstream classrooms.
• Monitor and document student progress, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Education

Minnesota SPED license (Tier 3/4 endorsement)

Job description

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We're partnering with a school district in Hennepin County, MN to hire dedicated Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. This position will begin with covering a Leave of Absence and then transition into another classroom for the remainder of the school year.

Position Details:

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: 06/10/2027
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:40pm, 35 hours per week
• Grade Levels: Kindergarten or Fourth Grade
• Location: Maple Grove, Minnesota, On-Site
• School Year: 2026-2027

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized instruction plans for students in resource rooms.
• Provide targeted skill-building activities focusing on identified areas of difficulty.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student success in mainstream classrooms.
• Monitor and document student progress, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.

Qualifications:

• Valid Minnesota teaching license with a specialty in Special Education and Tier 3 or Tier 4 endorsement.
• Experience working with students requiring targeted interventions in a school setting.
• Ability to plan and execute specialized instruction in a resource room environment.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with general education staff.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.