Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher
Date Posted:
6/25/2026
Location:
Orono High School
Date Available:
08/23/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Description: 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher - ABS ORONO HIGH SCHOOL
Are you ready to empower the next generation of learners? We are seeking a dedicated, collaborative Special Education Teacher to champion the academic, social, and emotional growth of our students, helping them build the essential independence and transition skills they need for a bright future.
Job Summary:
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Work collaboratively with special services team members to support the academic, character, social and emotional growth of learners.
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Collaborate with IEP team members to design, coordinate, and deliver a rigorous and appropriate education for students with disabilities.
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Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.
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Conduct and maintain due process paperwork according to District, State, and Federal guidelines.
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Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.
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Establish and maintain high standards for the educational experience of students.
Qualifications:
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Current Minnesota Teaching License required - MN Special Education License required.
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High level of Special Education due process expertise required.
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Experiene with with instructing students in Secondary Transition areas (employment, post-secondary and independent living skills)
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Demonstrate ability to facilitate meaningful discourse in IEP meetings.
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Experience working directly with students in classroom/resource room setting preferred.
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Effective classroom management skills.
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving.
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Experience with curriculum, assessment, and accommodation design.
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Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
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Ability to use technology as an instructional tool.
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Workbased Learning License preferred.
Bargaining Group and Level: Orono Education Association/Teachers
COMPENSATION
BA Step 1 ($51,256) to EdS Step 20 ($110,239)
INSURANCE
Single Health: 100% Covered by District
Employee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
Family Health: 65% Covered by District
Dental: 100% Coverage by District
Life Insurance: $50,000 Covered by District
LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
OTHER BENEFITS
TSA match after meeting conditions.
RETIREMENT/PENSION
Positions covered by Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
There are two available positions for this role.
Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs
District Website: www.oronoschools.org
Contact:
Corinna Graner, Ed.S., Director of Special Services
952-449-8377
[email protected]
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370
[email protected]