Special Education Teacher in Elk River, MN

Make a meaningful difference every day by supporting students who need strong, individualized behavioral guidance and academic support. In this contract opportunity, you’ll have the chance to teach in a specialized center-based classroom, working collaboratively with a dedicated team to help young learners gain confidence and successfully integrate into general education environments.

What You’ll Bring:

• Current Minnesota State Licensure in Special Education
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education
• Experience working with students requiring intensive behavioral interventions
• Knowledge of various disability areas, including Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (EBD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI)
• Compassionate approach with strong classroom management and collaboration skills
• Ability to adapt instruction and programming to meet diverse needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead instruction for a caseload of approximately 10 elementary students (primarily 2nd–5th grade, with K–5 possible)
• Create and implement individualized education plans focusing on behavioral and academic goals
• Collaborate closely with up to 7 educational assistants to ensure a supportive, high staff-to-student ratio
• Facilitate reintegration for students transitioning into mainstream classes throughout the day, while providing ongoing support for those remaining primarily in the center-based setting
• Address a range of disability needs with empathy and creativity
• Maintain communication and positive relationships with families, peers, and school staff to support student progress.

Enjoy the reward of empowering students to overcome challenges and thrive—personally and academically—in a supportive, well-resourced environment.

Take the next step in your special education career by applying today! Your expertise can inspire meaningful change in the lives of students and families.

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.