Special Education Teacher - RISE Program

School District 197; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 197 in Mendota Heights invites applications for a Special Education Teacher - RISE Program at Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School for the 2026-2027 school year.

This 1.0 FTE position emphasizes inclusive instruction, collaboration with families and staff, applying current best practices in instruction and learning, and supporting students to regulate their emotions and behavior to reach their highest potential.

Qualifications

• Minnesota Special Education Licensure.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Knowledgeable regarding learning technology and proficient in its use.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Experience and proficiency in the implementation of current best practices in instruction and learning.
• A passion for supporting students to regulate their emotions and behavior to reach their highest potential.
• Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively teach students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.

Skills

Intercultural competence

Communication

Technology in education

Relationship building

Behavior support

Education

Minnesota Special Education Licensure

Job description

Special Education Teacher - RISE Program JobID: 6167

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Specialized Programs/Center Based Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/12/2026
• Location: Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

Position

Special Education Teacher - RISE Program 1.0 FTE

Dates

2026-2027 School Year

Location

Moreland Arts and Health Science Magnet School

Salary

Per Teachers' Master Agreement 2025-2027

Qualifications

• Minnesota Special Eductional Licensure.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration and the general public;


• Knowledgeableregardingrelevant learning technology and proficientin its use;


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;


• Experience and proficiencyin the implementation of current best practices in instruction and learning


• A passion for supporting students regulate their emotions and behavior to reach their highest potential.


• Ability to use the Resource Model andsmall group support as needed.


• Experience with evaluations preferred.


• Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively teach students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.