Special Education Teacher (Grades 7-12)

Breckenridge Independent School District 846; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Breckenridge Public School District is seeking a dynamic 1 FTE LD/EBD Special Education teacher for grades 7-12 at the high school to start for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes teaching students on designated caseload, evaluating eligibility, managing IEPs, and supporting skill acquisition with modifications and accommodations.

Project-based learning and active classroom strategies are used. The candidate must hold Minnesota SPED licensure (EBD/LD with ASD preferred), demonstrate

Qualifications

• Minnesota special education license required.
• Experience with EBD/LD/ASD preferred.
• Strong classroom and behavioral management skills.
• Willingness to team-teach.
• Excellent communication with families and staff.
• Team player and collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to engage with Breckenridge community.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support SPED students; collaborate with general teachers and plan study programs.
• Manage IEPs and monitor progress.
• Implement and monitor behavioral plans in line with IEPs.
• Participate in staff development and PLCs.
• Communicate with staff about student goals.
• Supervise paraprofessionals as needed.

Skills

Special education license

EBD/LD/ASD experience

Behavior management

Team teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Tech-savvy

Community involvement

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Breckenridge Public School District is currently seeking a dynamic and personable individual to fill a 1 FTE LD/EBD Special Education teaching position starting for the 2026-2027 school year. Duties include teaching students on designated case load, evaluation of students related to special education criteria, managing student Individualized Education Plans (IEP), supporting students skill acquisition and making modifications/accommodations. We are looking for a Special Education Teacher to team-teach in grades 7-12 at the high school building. We implement project based learning, problem based learning and active classroom strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds a Minnesota special education teaching license, preferably EBD and/or LD including ASD experience


• Solid classroom and behavioral management skills based on current research practices


• Willingness to team teach in the classroom


• Great communicator and relationship builder with families, students and staff


• Great teammate and willing to work in a team approach


• Willingness to work with students with unique backgrounds and skills


• Willingness to be involved in other aspects of the Breckenridge Public School's culture and community


• Knowledgeable computer user


• Team Player and team-oriented thinker

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach and support SPED students; collaborate with classroom teachers; plan a program of study; manage IEP's


• Understanding of the role of SPED teacher working with general education teachers


• Participate fully in all staff development, professional learning communities and staff collaboration such as in-service, staff meetings, committee work, parent conference nights, etc.


• Communicates effectively with teacher(s) or other staff as assigned for the purpose of promoting continuous improvement of individual student goals


• Implement behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts


• Supervise, train, and guide paraprofessionals of students on their caseload as needed to meet the individualized student needs

EXTRA-CURRICULAR DUTIES

Extra-curricular opportunities may be available. Head coaching positions and Co-curricular advisor positions are open.

SUPERVISION

The teacher reports to the building principal

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until Filled

COMPENSATION

Teachers are compensated according to the current master agreement which is located on the School District website under District Office> Employment Opportunities> Master Agreements.