Special Education Teacher - Project SEARCH

Special Education Teacher - Project SEARCH

Position Type:

CERTIFIED POSITIONS/Project Search Teacher

Date Posted:

2/27/2026

Location:

Project SEARCH - Worthington, MN

Date Available:

08/04/2026

Closing Date:

04/28/2026

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Posting for the  School Year

February 27, 2026

POSITION AVAILABLE:
Special Education Teacher Project SEARCH

POSITION LOCATION:

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC SC),with placement at Project SEARCH in Worthington, MN.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To identify a student's strengths, interests and abilities related to job skill acquisition, job development and placement; to facilitate job placement within an appropriate community job site consistent with the students interests and skills; to determine and refer to appropriate community support services for training and successful employment; to work with local business and industry to meet their employment needs.

* Recruit appropriate students with disabilities for Project SEARCH program (ages 18-22, last year of high school)

* Attend IEP meetings

* Identify internship sites within the host business so that students can participate in a variety of work experiences in order to build marketable, competitive skills leading to employment.

* Develop internship sites within the host business that will increase job specific skills, work quality and productivity.

* Instruct students to learn employability skills such as communication, problem solving, and teamwork, grooming, budgeting and self-advocacy.

* Provide universal design in the accommodations and adaptations needed at work sites.

* Develop work portfolios for each student to include credentialing of skills attained, letter of recommendations from internship sites, etc.

* Coordinate job coach activities.

* Develop linkages among other agencies to assure effective transition from school to work or from current placement to successful community employment.

* Refer students to appropriate agencies for support and services related to successful employment.

* Develop Summary of Performance Plans with each exiting student.

* Be knowledgeable of current "best practices" in the field of supported employment.

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Designs and implements appropriate educational and/or behavioral programs for students to meet specific needs and goals of the students; conducts periodic assessments to determine educational progress of the students; conducts and/or participates in IEP meetings for students in the program; generally provides direction, training, and work assignments to paraprofessionals/job coaches on a daily basis if appropriate; adheres to all due process procedures and compliance requirements;

plans work-based learning skills instruction in conjunction with the job coach in daily scheduling of students within their internship departments.

EDUCATION/

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree required. MN licensure as Special Education Teacher from MN Department of Education is required, must be willing/able to obtain Work Based Learning license. Valid driver's license required.

CONTRACT/SALARY:
This full-time position begins on August 4, 2026, for the  school year, with a salary range of $54,477 to $98,387, depending on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. The role includes excellent benefits. This teaching position is in a unique high school transition program called Project SEARCH. Visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information on the program.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete online application c.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE

JOB DESCRIPTION /REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION:
Contact Kassi Knutson at  or kassi.knutson

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:
Contact Laura Jenson at  or laura.jenson.

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Position will close on 4/28/2026.

WHAT IS THE SWWC?:
The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies). With a focus on leadership,…