Special Education Teacher - SPECTRUM - 2025-2026 School Year

Hved6013; Minnesota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Special Education Teachers for its innovative SPECTRUM Program. This role involves working with Kindergarten through High School students, providing tailored instruction and support to help them thrive academically and personally. You'll be responsible for writing and implementing IEPs, developing behavior strategies, and collaborating with a team of professionals to meet diverse student needs. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on students' lives. If you are dedicated to fostering growth and learning in special education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and personal development for students.
• Conduct assessments and provide case management for students.
• Develop and implement positive behavior and social skills curriculum.

Skills

Special Education Licensure

IEP Writing and Monitoring

Behavior Strategies and Interventions

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Tools

Technology for Learning

Job description

Special Education Teacher - SPECTRUM - 2025-2026 School Year

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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

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Education Administration Programs