Special Education Teacher - EBD

Brainerd Public Schools; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 46,936 - 90,238; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LTD

403b

PTO/ESST

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year at Harrison Elementary School. This full-time position focuses on providing case management and learning activities to students with special needs. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing IEPs, and ensuring compliance with education standards. Candidates must hold a current Minnesota teaching license in Special Education, specifically for Emotional Behavioral Disorders, and have relevant experience in this field. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license in Special Education with EBD endorsement.
• Experience with evaluations and writing IEPs is essential.
• Experience in special education teaching environments is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide special needs case management and learning activities.
• Conduct Part B evaluations and participate in multidisciplinary team assessments.
• Educate families regarding services and consult with service providers.

Skills

Teaching in special education settings

Conducting evaluations

Writing IEPs

Monitoring progress

Facilitating meetings

Education

Current Minnesota teaching license in Special Education (EBD)

Job description

GENERAL INFORMATION

Position Title: Special Education Teacher - EBD

Department/Building: Harrison Elementary School (K-4)

Reports to: Building Principal

Assignment: 2026-2027 School Year

Hours: Full Time - 1 FTE (184 Duty Days)

Salary Range: $46,936 - $90,238 (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Certified Master Contract located on district website)

Union: Ed MN

FLSA: Overtime Exempt

BENEFITS

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, TRA, 403b and PTO/ESST

JOB SUMMARY

The Special Education Teacher will provide students with special needs case management, learning activities, and experiences that address their unique needs, meet all regulatory standards as required by federal and state governments, and operate within the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Minnesota State Law. This position will need to be trained (once hired) in Handle with Care (HWC).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate and conduct Part B evaluations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of a child, the child's family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for the IEP.
• Educate parents and others regarding the provision of services.
• Provide research based specialized instruction as outlined in the IEP.
• Consult with parents, other service providers and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services.
• Prepare a pre-planned schedule of individualized and small group age-appropriate activities for classroom instruction.
• Supervise and provide direction for classroom Teaching Assistants.
• Maintain suitable classroom and behavior management.
• Monitor classroom instruction for purpose of ensuring student progress and a safe learning environment.
• Utilize a variety of materials and teaching techniques.
• Participate physically with the students in activities being taught.
• Plan and conduct a system of continuous evaluation of each student's progress.
• Coordinate provision of services for the purpose of maximizing opportunities for learning.
• Participate in meetings (IEP, conferences, parent meetings, in‑services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's goals/outcomes.
• Provide training to related service personnel and parents in the area of student's disabilities.
• Prepare documentation (evaluations, observations, progress reports) for the purpose of providing information and reporting requirements.
• Maintain records and reports as required and for compliance with administrative policies, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Make referrals to other professionals and agencies on behalf of the student as appropriate.
• Encourage parents and instruct them in appropriate methods to assist their child.
• Collaborate with other Special Education Teachers to ensure successful transition for students from one setting to another.
• Participate in staff development opportunities to improve job related skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Minnesota teaching license in Special Education, indicated area; EBD.
• Experience teaching in special education settings.
• Experience in due process procedures including conducting evaluations, writing IEP's, monitoring progress, and facilitating meetings.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online: wwwisd181.org (Job ID 1286). Please include your Teaching License and Transcripts with your application materials.