Elementary Special Services Teacher - FTE

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Special Education (SpEd)
• Date Posted: 1/14/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Licensure:
  Valid MN teaching licensure in Special Education EBD, SLD, ASD or ABS or willingness and ability to obtain a valid MN teaching license or OFP in Special Education EBD, SLD, ASD or ABS
• NVCI (CPI) training preferred

Shakopee Public Schools is searching for a fantastic Special Education (SpEd) Teacher – 1.0 FTE – to join the amazing staff in Shakopee Schools starting approximately February 1, 2026. This position may be split across several elementary schools.

Deliver direct and indirect Special Education services to students, monitor progress on IEP goals and objectives, follow due process and IEP procedures, manage the paperwork, communicate effectively with families and staff, develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans, and direct the work of Para educator(s). Provide instruction in content area in accordance with each student's ability, create a classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth, establish effective working relationships with students and parents, and work collaboratively with other staff members.

• Valid MN teaching licensure in Special Education EBD, SLD, ASD or ABS or willingness and ability to obtain a valid MN teaching license or OFP in Special Education EBD, SLD, ASD or ABS
• NVCI (CPI) training preferred
• Experience working with a variety of disabilities and ability to deliver specialized instruction to meet the individual needs of these students. Training for specific needs of the students in the program will be provided by the district.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction
• Experience with student behavior management in the classroom and implementation of behavior intervention plans preferred

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA & VEBA options
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options
• Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Plan + district contribution
• 403(B) plan + district contribution
• Professional development opportunities offered through the District
• Strong mentoring program for first year staff

Salary can range anywhere between $51,000 to $120,813 depending upon education level and experience.

Apply online kopee.k12.mn.us under posting 6404.

Candidates who are under further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Position will remain open until filled.