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Special Education Teacher- Level III Communication Integration Program (CIP)

Stillwater Area Public Schools, Stillwater, MN, United States


Job Details

Job ID: 10904
Position Type: Special Education/ ASD Teacher
Date Posted: 4/16/2026
Location: Lily Lake Elementary
Date Available: 08/04/2026
Job Title

Special Education Teacher - 1.0 FTE ASD- Lily Lake Elementary School
Job Summary

This position works in several classrooms providing instruction for students as their assigned teachers have prep periods or other breaks in their schedule. This position works as a CIP team member providing support for others as needed.
FTE/Hours per Day

1.0 FTE, 7.5 hours per day
Qualifications

SLD, ABS, ASD, DCD, and/or EBD licensure issued by the State of Minnesota
Diversity

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
Salary/Wage Information

As per the SCEA Master Contract, $55,880 - $105,432 (based on 1.0 FTE) is the salary range. A generous insurance plan is including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance. We also offer a 3.75% 403b employer match.
Duties and Responsibilities

Designs and implements instructional plans, aligned with district standards and curriculum, tailored and appropriate to the subject area(s) and unique needs of assigned students.
Reviews, selects, and modifies materials and resources to carry out the curriculum plan.
Accommodates delivery of instruction and assessment in accordance with the students unique learning strengths and challenges.
Instructs students in a manner which consistently incorporates best teaching practices.
Coordinates the instruction and related services in the student's IEP and serves as the primary contact for the parent.
Develops annual education plans (IEP) for students to include present levels of performance, educational needs, goals and objectives and general and special educational services.
Assures compliance with procedural requirements, communicating and coordinating among home, school and other agencies, and between general and special education programs; and scheduling and facilitating team meetings.
Coordinates due process procedures according to TSES (Total Special Education System).
Maintains various required records and data according to established policies and procedures, ensuring the accurate and timely availability of such information as needed.
Establishes and sustains positive, mutually respectful and appropriate relationships with students in all settings.
Participates and contributes actively to site educational and related programming to help ensure a broad-based experience for students.
Develops and maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with support services staff, outside service vendors and any other sources in a position to meet student needs and advance their growth, development and achievements.
Works effectively with colleges and universities to provide practice teachers and education program candidates with viable, valuable and practical learning experiences.
Assesses and evaluates results being achieved through current teaching practices as primary basis for ongoing instructional planning; determining student progress / grading / reporting; and reinforcing students' outstanding contributions and performance.
Conducts and/or facilitates special education initial and three year re-evaluations.
Assesses and evaluates one's own professional development needs including the necessary planning and strategies to satisfy those needs.
Performs other job-related duties as requested or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Formal preparation and appropriate licensure for the area(s) being taught.
Highly qualified for academic areas of instruction.
Knowledge of current practices in curriculum and instruction for the level(s) and subject area(s) being taught and the ability to create plans in a consistently complete and timely manner.
Decisions on design, content and delivery alternatives are made in consideration of student abilities and needs and also complement and supplement applicable graduation standards.
Knowledge of special education due process rules and procedures.
Knowledge, skills and abilities to consistently select objectives at the appropriate difficulty level and teach to those objectives.
Knowledge of child growth, development, learning patterns and principles of learning effectively, monitoring student learning and adjusting practices accordingly.
Develop instructional strategies that maximize student involvement and participation.
Provide an honest, respectful, caring and safe learning environment.
Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate behavior, learning and interaction expectations in a manner which sets an example and fosters mutual respect, accountability, cooperation, and responsible, appropriate role relationships with students, parents, colleagues and others.
Introduce and facilitate alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures under appropriate circumstances.
Honors and preserves confidentiality within the context of ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, protocols and procedures.
Recommendations developed on both specific and generalized basis designed to advance educational and developmental missions of the site and District.
Knowledge of appropriate resources inside and outside the District.
Knowledge of special education procedures and assessment tools.
Demonstrates an interest to stay current and effective through the pursuit and completion of required continuing education and other applicable opportunities.
Knowledge of existing electronic and/or hard-copy records management to ensure the appropriate interactive use of such information.

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