Elementary Extended ; ESY Special Education Teachers and Substitutes

Elementary Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Teachers and Substitutes

• Position Type:
  Summer School (Certified)/ Summer School Teacher (Certified)
• Date Posted:
  3/10/2026
• Location:
  
  Kaposia Elementary School
• Closing Date:
  03/20/2026

Kaposia Education Center

Effective immediately, South St. Paul Schools is hiring for an Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Teacher.

• ESY runs from July 6-23;
  Monday through Thursday
• Hours are based on program placement.
  • Elementary Licensed Staff
    
    Hours:
    
    8:30-1:00 p.m.
• Teachers will be paid an additional 5 hours for onboarding and collaboration.
• The rate of pay for this position is $33.50/hour.

• Review and target instruction to meet identified needs and IEP goals.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Collect and progress monitor students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Complete progress reports for assigned students.
• Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.
• Partner with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to support students' academic and social-emotional development.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Support the district's mission, vision, values and strategic plan.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Direct the work of assigned special education paraprofessionals.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
• Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Appropriate Minnesota special education teaching licensure.
• Commitment to working effectively with culturally, economically and socially diverse students and families.
• Effective oral and written expression.
• Demonstrated collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Excellent technology skills.
• Strong communication skills verbally, orally and written
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.