Special Education Teacher - Burnsville, Minnesota

Embark on a meaningful contract assignment providing transformative support to young learners in a specialized classroom setting. This rewarding opportunity near Burnsville, MN, runs from ASAP through June 11th, with a potential extension into the Extended School Year (ESY) program.

You'll work in an ASD and EBD classroom composed of five energetic students in grades 1 through 3, most of whom are at grade level in Math and receiving targeted reading interventions. Four of these learners have dedicated 1:1 paraprofessionals, and the classroom focus centers around supporting social-emotional development. As the lead educator, you'll have the chance to leverage your expertise and positively impact kids who thrive on compassionate structure and adaptive instruction.

Desired Qualifications:

• Valid teaching certification (Tier 2 or Tier 3).
• Endorsements or experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD) strongly preferred.
• Prior success in self-contained or resource special education classrooms.
• Experience implementing social-emotional learning strategies for elementary students.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with paraprofessionals and related service providers.
• Passion for adapting academic and behavioral interventions to support diverse learning needs.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized instruction and interventions in a supportive, engaging environment.
• Collaborate closely with paraprofessionals to optimize classroom structure and student growth.
• Monitor progress and document student achievements toward IEP goals.
• Administer and adjust reading interventions and Math instruction as needed.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and safe classroom atmosphere.

This contract assignment follows school hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., supporting both work-life balance and immersive classroom engagement.

Bring your experience, your compassion, and your commitment to inclusion—ignite meaningful progress in a classroom where every student matters. Submit your application today and open the door to a fulfilling Special Education teaching adventure!

Compensation for this position ranges from $31.78 to $51.78. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.