Special Education Teacher - ASD Center Based - Sun Path Elementary

Shakopee Public Schools; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakopee Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This role involves supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities through direct services, managing IEPs, and collaborating with families and staff. Ideal candidates will have a current MN teaching license and strong classroom management skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Options

Retirement Plans

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Monitor and document student progress, develop and manage IEPs and BIPs.

Skills

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Current MN teaching license in ASD, EBD, DCD, or ABS

Job description

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Sun Path Elementary School

Position Type: Special Education, 1.0 FTE, School Year 2025-26

Job Summary: Responsible for delivering direct and indirect services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and related disabilities. Duties include monitoring and documenting student progress, developing and managing IEPs and BIPs, facilitating team meetings, and collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications:

• Current MN teaching license in ASD, EBD, DCD, or ABS
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction
• Strong classroom management skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents, and staff

Pay & Benefits:

• Salary range: $50,000 to $118,444, depending on education and experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA & VEBA options
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options
• Insurance: Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Life, Short- & Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plans: Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) and 403(B) with district contributions
• Professional development and mentoring programs

Working Conditions:

• Ability to attend to personal care needs of students if necessary
• Classroom activities including lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, and keyboarding

Application Procedure:

Internal applicants: Apply online at http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/ for posting 6306.

External applicants: Complete the external application process. Applications are reviewed immediately and the position remains open until filled.