Elementary Special Education Teacher - St. Francis Elementary 2026-2027

Job Summary Elementary Special Education Teacher (K‑5) for the St. Francis Elementary School, anticipated start date August 31, 2026. The position is full‑time, Monday‑Friday 7:50 am‑3:50 pm, with 186 contract days per year including professional development. The teacher will serve students with disabilities, develop and implement IEPs, provide consultation to classroom teachers, supervise educational assistants, and collaborate with families. Qualifications Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education (all special education license areas will be considered). Experience working with students in both mainstream classroom settings and small group instruction at the elementary level. Team‑oriented, comfortable collaborating with colleagues. Responsibilities Provide direct special education services for students who have disabilities. Provide consultation and support to classroom teachers regarding students on IEPs. Provide work direction and support to the assigned Educational Assistants. Collaborate with families regarding students' educational programming and progress. Develop, write and implement IEPs for assigned caseload. Perform educational assessments of students as required. Ensure that due process requirements are being followed. Contract, Salary and Benefits Contract Days/Hours: Monday‑Friday, 7:50 am‑3:50 pm, 186 days per year, including professional development. Salary: Based on the current Teacher Work Agreement; negotiated based on qualifications and years of experience. Benefits Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage FSA Account – Flexible Spending Account Long Term Disability Income Insurance Life Insurance paid for by the district TRA (Pension Plan): 8% employee contribution and 9.31% district contribution Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA Floating Holidays Sick Leave includes ESST Personal Paid Days HSA – Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution HCSP – Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution Longevity Pay Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings Contact & Application For more information about this position, you may contact Leah West (Program Supervisor) at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Short applications are accepted online; the position remains open until filled. Equal Opportunity Statement We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Independent School District 15