Position Type:
Special Education
Date Posted:
8/3/2026
Location:
Sun Path Elementary School
Description:
Shakopee Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Resource Special Education (SpEd) Teacher to serve students with special education needs at the elementary school level (grades K-5) for the 2026-2027 school year.
Job Summary:
Deliver direct and indirect services to students with learning and/or social, emotional and behavioral needs; monitor and document student progress; develop/manage IEPs and facilitate team meetings; oversee paraprofessionals and collaborate with families and other staff on services and strategies.
Qualifications:
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Current and valid MN teaching license in ASD, EBD, DCD or ABS
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Prior teaching experience preferred
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Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction
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Strong classroom management skills
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Effective communication skills
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Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff
Pay & Benefits Information:
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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HSA & VEBA options
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Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options
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Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Plan + district contribution
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403(B) plan + district contribution
Salary can range anywhere between $52,020 to $126,971 depending upon education level and experience.
Our staff receives:
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Professional development opportunities provided by the District
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Strong mentoring program for first-year staff
Working Conditions:
Physical ability to attend to personal care needs of students, if necessary. Classroom, office, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, sitting, keyboarding, etc.
Application Procedure:
You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application. Substitutes must complete the external application. Apply online at http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/ to posting 6679.
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and the position is open until filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.
