Special Education Teacher (Open Until Filled)

Dundee Community Unit School District 300; La Crescent (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundee Community Unit School District 300 is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction and support for students with IEPs. This role includes developing lesson plans, tracking student progress, and collaborating with colleagues and parents to foster a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate must hold a current teacher license and demonstrate creativity and a growth mindset. The position is full-time with a contract extending over 185 days.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current teacher license in the assigned area or be able and willing to obtain one prior to the start of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to help address IEP goals and objectives while in resource time.
• Routinely track and monitor student progress towards IEP goals as well as academic progress.
• Develop innovative lesson plans for classes that encourage engagement and promote learning.
• Conduct classroom instruction to help each student learn.
• Develop IEPs for students meeting their needs and complying with regulations.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and complete appropriate documentation.
• Help general education teachers modify lessons to meet needs of students with IEPs.
• Conduct evaluations and reevaluations for students on your caseload.
• Work with classroom teachers to ensure success and accountability for students.
• Regularly communicate with parents/guardians about student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve the student experience.
• Participate in building-wide activities to promote a positive culture.
• Work with outside resources to promote student success.
• Provide a safe and appropriate environment for student success.

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Open Until Filled) JobID: 968

• Position Type: Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 6/9/2026
• Date Available: 08/20/2026

SALARY & BENEFITS: Based on current teacher contract

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a current teacher license in the assigned area or be able and willing to obtain one prior to the start of the assignment

CONTRACT DAYS & HOURS: 185 days from mid-August through mid-June as dictated by the annual school calendar. On contract days, building hours are typically 7:30am - 3:30pm, but may be occasionally changed or extended to help fulfill professional duties. Additional time outside of the building will be needed to successfully complete duties and responsibilities listed below.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Provide specialized instruction to help address IEP goals and objectives while in resource time
• Routinely track and monitor student progress towards IEP goals as well as academic progress
• Develop innovative lesson plans for classes that encourage engagement and promote learning in either co-taught or replacement courses
• Conduct classroom student and instruction in a way that helps each and every student learn
• Develop IEPs for students that meet all of the needs and goals of the student as well as complying with all current state and federal regulations
• Facilitate IEP meetings for your caseload and complete the appropriate documentation within the legally mandated timelines
• Help general education teachers modify lessons and activities to meet the needs of all students with IEPs
• Conduct evaluations and reevaluations as needed for the students on your caseload
• Work with classroom teachers for students on your caseload to help ensure success and accountability for the students
• Regularly communicates with parents/guardians about academic progress and behavior to help promote a cooperative approach to helping students grow
• Collaborates with department members and other colleagues to help improve both the student experience and instructional techniques
• Participates in building wide activities to help promote a positive culture for both students and staff
• Work with outside resources, such as job placement services or county resources, to help ensure success for the students
• Help provide a safe and appropriate environment that not only promotes student success but also holds them accountable for meeting expectations

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helps students learn all appropriate state standards for their subject area/grade level as defined by the district approved curriculum
• Responsible for creating instructional activities and lesson plans for all days that student days, including when the staff member is absent
• Assess student learning and performance on a regular basis, providing feedback to both the student and their parent/guardian through our online portal
• Available outside of the school day to meet with colleges, administrators, students, and parents when required or requested to fulfill other job duties
• Maintain accurate and complete records regarding grades, attendance, progress, and behavior for students
• Is knowledgeable of and actively works to uphold and enforce school board policies, administrative procedures, and school rules
• Regularly checks email and other methods of correspondence to ensure knowledge is up to date and the lines of communication remain open
• Attend additional trainings, both in building and out, as needed to stay up to date and current on instructional best practices, behavior management techniques, and content specific items
• Regularly demonstrate a growth mindset for both students and staff
• Take creative risks to help students learn more effectively
• Maintain a positive and professional approach when interacting with students, parents, community, and other staff

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonable, related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management.

Postings current as of 6/17/2026 12:48:29 AM CST.