Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Position available for the 2026-2027 school year with placement at the ELC Montevideo located in Montevideo, MN.

The Special Education Teacher identifies, designs, evaluates and provides individual educational instruction and programming for a small caseload of special education students with Paraprofessional support in the classroom. In addition, SWWC provides professional development specific to Setting IV, offers New Teacher Center Coaching, and collaboration with our Due Process Specialist staff.

Major responsibilities and duties include designing and implementing appropriate educational and/or behavioral programs for students to meet specific needs and goals of the students; participating and conducting portions of the evaluations and observations to determine special education eligibility of students placed in the program and conducting periodic assessments to determine educational progress of the students; conducting and/or participating in IEP Meetings for students in the program; and performing other duties as assigned.

Education/qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required. Emotional/Behavior Disorder (E/BD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) licensure from MDE is preferred, but not necessary if willing or in the process of getting licensure. Must have good organizational and communication skills.

Contract/salary: This full-time (185-day) position begins on August 4, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary depending on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. The role includes excellent benefits. Candidates who have not previously served in a Special Education Teacher position within our organization are eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

Application materials: Complete online application at and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.