Special Education Teacher (Grades 7-12)

Breckenridge Independent School District 846; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-curricular opportunities

Head coaching positions available

Job summary

Breckenridge Independent School District 846 is seeking a dynamic LD/EBD Special Education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Breckenridge High School. The 1 FTE position focuses on students on designated caseload, IEP management, and collaborative planning with general education staff.

Responsibilities include implementing individualized education plans, using project- and problem-based learning approaches, and participating in staff development and family communications to support

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.

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.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Minnesota SPED license (LD/EBD)

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ LD/EBD Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: Breckenridge High School
• Date Available: Fall 2026

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
• 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.