Special Education Teacher: Self-Contained Classrooms (K-12)

Sunbelt Staffing; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a contract special education teacher to support students in higher-needs self-contained classrooms near Lakeville and Burnsville, MN. You will work with primary and secondary students across elementary, middle, and high school levels to shape supportive learning environments tailored to diverse needs.

You will collaborate with special and general education staff, design individualized programs, and implement structured instruction while maintaining safe classroom

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota teaching credential in one or more of the specified areas.
• Strong instructional skills and commitment to excellent attendance.
• In-depth knowledge of behavior interventions, classroom structures, and effective routines.
• Ability to collaborate with special education, general education colleagues, and paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a focus teacher for self-contained classrooms, designing and implementing individualized educational programs.
• Provide consistent, structured instruction while maintaining a safe, respectful classroom environment.
• Assess student progress and adapt strategies to support growth academically, socially, and behaviorally.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure thorough support and communication around student needs.
• Develop and oversee effective behavior plans, supporting paraprofessionals in delivering interventions.

Skills

Instructional skills

Collaboration

Education

Minnesota teaching credential (Autism Spectrum Disorders / Developmental Disabilities / ECSE / EBD / Learning Disabilities / Academic & Behavioral Strategist License)

Job description

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a contract special education teacher to support students in higher-needs self-contained classrooms near Lakeville and Burnsville, MN. You will work with primary and secondary students across elementary, middle, and high school levels to shape supportive learning environments tailored to diverse needs.

You will collaborate with special and general education staff, design individualized programs, and implement structured instruction while maintaining safe classroom