Special Education Teacher - SPECTRUM - 2025-2026 School Year

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers for its SPECTRUM Program. This full-time role involves supporting students with autism, providing tailored instruction, and developing effective behavior strategies. The program is committed to fostering a nurturing learning environment for students from Kindergarten through High School. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will work alongside a team of professionals to meet diverse student needs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minnesota licensure in Special Education is required.
• Successful experience as a Special Education Teacher is essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and personal development for students.
• Conduct assessments and provide case management for students.

Skills

Special Education

Communication Skills

Behavior Strategies

Team Collaboration

Education

Minnesota Licensure in Special Education

Tools

Technology for Learning

Job description

Special Education Teacher - SPECTRUM - 2025-2026 School Year

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted:
  2/11/2025
• Location:
  SPECTRUM
• Date Available:
  25-26 SY

Position:
HVED is seeking talented and motivated full-time Special Education Teachers to work in the SPECTRUM Program. The SPECTRUM program is a Level IV Autism program and is currently located in Hokah, 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 the 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
• Participates in IEP and in-take meetings
• Utilizes technology to facilitate learning
• Understands and implements the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population
• Develop and implement positive behavior and social skills curriculum
• Performs 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