Special Education Teacher - SAIL - 2025-2026 SY

Hiawatha Valley Education Dist; Kellogg (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider is seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers for its innovative SAIL Program. This full-time role involves working with a diverse student population, facilitating learning, and implementing effective behavior strategies. The program, designed for students from Kindergarten to High School, emphasizes personalized instruction and collaboration with a team of professionals. As the program transitions locations, your contributions will be pivotal in shaping the educational experience of students with special needs. Join a supportive environment where your expertise can make a lasting impact on young lives and help them achieve their full potential.

Qualifications

• Minnesota licensure in Special Education is required.
• Experience in writing and monitoring IEPs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and personal development for students.
• Conduct assessments as part of the special education evaluation process.

Skills

Special Education Licensure

IEP Development

Behavior Strategies

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Tools

Technology for Learning

Job description

Special Education Teacher - SAIL - 2025-2026 SY
JobID: 594

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 2/11/2025
• Location: SAIL (Students Achieve Integrated Learning)
• Date Available: 25-26sy
• Closing Date: Open until filled

Position: HVED is seeking talented and motivated full-time Special Education Teachers to work in the SAIL Program. The SAIL program is a Level IV Behavior program and is currently located in Kellogg, Minnesota, and will be moving to Winona, Minnesota during the 2025-2026 school year. The program provides services and support to Kindergarten through High School students during the school day.

Qualifications:

• Minnesota licensure in Special Education required
• Successful experience as a Special Education Teacher required
• Experience and knowledge of writing, monitoring, and implementing IEPs strongly preferred
• Experience in developing and implementing a variety of behavior strategies and interventions for effective programming
• Maintain certification in Safety Care, training provided by the district

Competencies:

• Must possess knowledge of MN standards and options for achieving those standards
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to parents, students, staff, and administrators
• Ability to work with a team of professionals to meet the needs of students
• Ability to collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals
• Proficient in meeting deadlines and managing daily record keeping

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Accountable for facilitating learning, academic achievement, and personal development by providing instruction to children and adolescents
• Conduct assessments as part of the special education evaluation process: academic, observations, and Functional Behavioral Assessments
• Provide case management for students and maintain student records of services provided
• Participate in IEP and intake meetings
• Utilize technology to facilitate learning
• Understand and implement the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population
• Develop and implement positive behavior and social skills curriculum
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Employment Start Date: SY 2025-2026

Travel Requirements: Minimum travel requirements

Working Conditions:

• Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Locations are generally moderately noisy.

Salary/Benefits: $52,443 - $85,862 based on years of experience and credentials.

FLSA Status: Exempt