Hastings Public School District

Position Title:  Special Education Teacher, Center-based Classroom (Setting III ASD/DCD), 2025-2026 School Year

Assignment:  Pinecrest Elementary School

FTE: 1.0 

Compensation: 

• Salary range per the 2023-2025 Ed MN Hastings - Teachers Master Agreement - $46,143 - $82,658
• This position is benefit eligible. Please see the Ed MN Hastings - Teachers Master Agreement for details.

Qualifications:

• Required Certification: K-12 Minnesota teaching licensure in special education. 
• Preferred Certification: K-12 Minnesota licensure in Developmental Disabilities (DD) or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. 
• Become certified and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) de-escalation; training provided by the district. 
• Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and disability domains preferred. 

Essential Functions:

• Leads and directs the implementation of students' Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior management plans, including leadership and and communication with regard to problem solving and proactive academic, behavioral , and functional skill planning. 
• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning, including Functional Behavioral Assessments.
• Participates in Child Study Review Team discussions and assists in developing IEPs for students. 
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed. 
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community. 
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, as required by district procedures and applicable laws. 
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. 
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals to meet the needs of students.
• Ability to collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals.
• Proficient in meeting deadlines and managing daily record keeping and other due-process related tasks.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Director/Supervisor of Special Services, and other central office administraion as designated by the Superintendent. 

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. 

Application Procedure:

• Apply online at www.hastings.k12.mn.us 
• If you have questions, contact Jill Petersen, Director of Special Services, jpetersen@isd200.org or 651-480-7008