Special Education Teacher 2026-27 School Year
Building Location: TBD
Total FTE: 1.0
Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Alexandria
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $49,834-83,732
Essential Functions:
Deliver classroom instruction; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach bad behaviors.
Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations.
Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate and prepare for peer evaluation process.
Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.
Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures.
Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.
Benefits:
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Health Insurance
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Choose from 3 plan offerings
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District contribution of $875 per month
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Kavira Health
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Dental Insurance
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District contribution of $40 per month
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13 sick leave days per year
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2 personal leave days per year
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$50,000 Group Term Life Insurance paid for by the District
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Long-Term Disability
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Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
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Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
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Vision insurance
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Pet insurance
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Aflac offerings:
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Short-Term Disability (STD)
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Critical Illness
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Hospital Indemnity
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Accident
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Ben Extend
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403b match upon completion of probationary period
