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Special Education Teacher – Long-Term Substitute

Educatemn, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Special Education Teaching | Special Education | Chippewa Middle School | Post Date: 12/22/2025

Description Position:

Special Educaiton Teacher – Long-Term Substitute

Work Schedule: Full-time

Start Date:

3/30/2026 to 6/5/2026

Pay:

$285.00/day

Benefits: Long-term substitute teachers earn sick leave and personal time off pursuant to theteacher labor agreement on a pro-rate basis. Required Qualifications:

Valid MN teaching license in a special education field

Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge and experience with due process procedures

Excellent communication skills

Experience with conflict resolution

Training and experience in behavior management and knowledge of crisis response

Responsibilities:

Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the special education needs of students, participate in team decisions regarding eligibility, and facilitate evaluation plans and reports

Serve as a case manager for students by: developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings; providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and developing and sharing progress reports with parents

Working knowledge of and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations

Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation

Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals

Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district wide assessments

Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students’ IEP goals

Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents of students regarding progress of their child

Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities

Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results

Possess knowledge and ability to utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (i.e. MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan, etc.)

Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education

Collaborate with related service providers

Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers

Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family

Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration

Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance when needed

Utilize conflict management strategies and resources for support when conflict occurs between staff and/or parents

Attend cluster meetings related to special education

Other related duties as assigned

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