Special Education Teacher - Long-Term Substitute

Mounds View Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Personal time off

Job summary

Mounds View Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute to cover a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule. Start date is December 4, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with daily pay ranging from $240 to $293 depending on district rules.

The role requires MN SPED licensure, collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, and adherence to due process, crisis response, and behavior management practices while supporting students toward IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Valid MN teaching license in special education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of due process procedures.
• Experience with conflict resolution.
• Training in behavior management and crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to due process guidelines and evaluate student needs.
• Maintain and develop IEPs and share progress with parents.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal rules.
• Maintain confidentiality per privacy laws (FERPA, MN Govt Data Practices).
• Provide direct instruction and support to students toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan curriculum and assessments.
• Provide feedback to and supervise paraprofessionals implementing IEP goals.
• Monitor progress data and communicate with parents regularly.
• Advocate for students with disabilities and implement proactive behavioral interventions.
• Utilize safety and crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Collaborate with related service providers and outside agencies when required.

Skills

Collaboration

Due process

Conflict resolution

Behavior management

Crisis response

Education

MN SPED license

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Long-Term Substitute JobID: 8439

Position Details

• Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/ Long-Term Substitute
• Date Posted: 10/8/2026

Position

Special Education Teacher - Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Work Schedule: Full-time, M-F

Start Date: 12/04/2026-4/30/2027

Pay: $240.00 to $293.00 per day

Benefits: Long-term substitute teachers earn sick leave and personal time off pursuant to the teacher labor agreement on a pro-rate basis.

Required Qualifications

• Valid MN teaching license in a special education field
• Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and experience with due process procedures
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Training and experience in behavior management and knowledge of crisis response

Responsibilities

• Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the special education needs of students, participate in team decisions regarding eligibility, and facilitate evaluation plans and reports.
• Serve as a case manager for students by: developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings; providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and developing and sharing progress reports with parents.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation.
• Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district wide assessments.
• Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students’ IEP goals.
• Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents of students regarding progress of their child.
• Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities.
• Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results.
• Possess knowledge and ability to utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (i.e. MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan, etc.)
• Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
• Collaborate with related service providers.
• Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers.
• Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family.
• Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance when needed.
• Utilize conflict management strategies and resources for support when conflict occurs between staff and/or parents.
• Attend cluster meetings related to special education.