Special Education Teacher - Collaborative Impact & Growth

Wayzata Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

403b Employer match

Job summary

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking a Special Education teacher to work with a broad array of students with disabilities in a cross-categorical model. The role requires licensure for Federal Setting 1-3 and collaboration with general education teams.

The position offers a Fall 2026 start date, a 1.0 FTE workload, and a compensation range of $52,308 to $123,452 based on education and experience. Applicants should plan for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and

Qualifications

• Special Education licensure for Federal Setting 1-3.
• Multiple licensure preferred.
• Design and implement specially designed instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of students requiring special education services.
• Experience collaborating with general education teams and providing collaborative special education services.
• Ability to collaborate with paraprofessionals and to effectively direct the work delegated to them.
• Interest in and ability to relate well to secondary students.
• Experience with evaluation and eligibility determination for special education services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and engaging, as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
• Selects, adapts and individualizes materials for diverse student populations and skills.
• Collaborates and communicates regularly with school staff and students' families in making educational decisions; uses family and community resources to support learning.
• Regularly assesses student needs and learning, using multiple forms of assessment.
• Responsible for case management and maintaining appropriate due process files.
• Works effectively as a member of a high performing team.
• Participates in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development and pursues continuous improvement of one's professional practice.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

Special Education

Paraprofessional supervision

Education

Special Education Licensure (1-3)

Job description

Wayzata Public Schools is seeking a Special Education teacher to work with a broad array of students with disabilities in a cross-categorical model. The role requires licensure for Federal Setting 1-3 and collaboration with general education teams.

The position offers a Fall 2026 start date, a 1.0 FTE workload, and a compensation range of $52,308 to $123,452 based on education and experience. Applicants should plan for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and