What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Southeast Application Consortium?
Position Type :
Student Support Services - Certified
Date Posted : 1 / 21 / 2025
Location : District Wide
Date Available : August 2025
Closing Date : Open until filled
District :
Owatonna Public Schools
Owatonna Public Schools ensures opportunities for all students are realized in the classroom and in life. We have eight great schools, over 900 incredible staff, just over 5,000 outstanding students and numerous community education programs for residents of all ages. We are a close-knit community of educators with high expectations for our schools and its students.
Position Summary :
The Teacher is a stand-alone classification. Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching and direct instructional services or specific learning programs within District curriculum guidelines, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability, using a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building Principal. Continuous oversight is exercised over paraprofessionals.
Qualifications :
A valid Special Education teaching license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (consideration of all Special Education categories). Consistent and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Knowledge of the specific special education category for which licensed
- Knowledge of special education teaching philosophy.
- Knowledge of the special education curriculum for area(s) the teacher is responsible for instructing.
- Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities within the special education student population.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to special education; knowledge of due process compliance.
- Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
- Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and learning styles.
- Knowledge of instructional technologies.
- Strong skills in classroom presentation and management.
- Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based upon district and school's goals and objectives.
- Ability to modify classroom assignments to address varying student needs.
- Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
- Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
- Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
- Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate
Responsibilities :
A special education teacher will work in one of several special education licensure areas. The duties of each of these positions may vary. The essential functions of these positions include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties.
FTE / Schedule : 1.0 FTE
Salary :
Based on candidates education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.
Benefits offered for this position are as listed : Teacher - Full Time and Part Time :
Health Insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
70,000 Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
403(B) Matching Annuity Plan - up to $1,700 / year match
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) / Sick Time
Personal Day(s)
ISD761 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.
Salary : $1,700
