Special Education Teacher - Work Based Learning - SY 2025-2026
Description
Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the position of Work Based Learning Special Education Teacher at our High School for the 2025-2026 school year. This position is a 0.6 FTE that will work from 10:10 AM -3:00 PM each day. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Salary Range: $44,929 - $102,918
Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in Teachers' Collectively Bargained Agreement.
Application Process: To be considered for the position, submit online application at www.sspps.org. This posting will remain open until filled.
Job Summary
This position will provide instruction and support in the high school special education program and vocational and transition curriculum components including community volunteer and paid employment sites. The teacher will follow all due process requirements under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Minnesota state statutes. This position works collaboratively with building staff, families, community partners, and students.
Job Functions
- Provide direct instruction to support students of diverse learning levels and backgrounds in transition skills, including pre-employment skills
- Provide coaching to students on-site at partner volunteer and workplace settings
- Complete case management tasks for students on caseload (coordination of annual IEP meetings, evaluations and other due process tasks); Assurance of compliance with timelines;
- Develop, implement, and evaluate progress monitoring systems for transition skills
- Ability to network and build relationships with community partners and local businesses:
- Work collaboratively with Vocational Rehabilitation Services Counselors to assist in the development of a coordinated student referral process to Rehabilitation Services
- Coordinate and collaborate with local agencies for volunteer opportunities and job-related skill development
- Coordinate and collaborate with agencies for student work site placements
- Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
- Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Valid Minnesota teaching license in a Special Education field with a Teacher/Coordinator Work Based Learning license or endorsement; or
- Authorization for the district to complete an Out of Field Permission (OFP) request; or
- Ability to meet the Tier 1 or Tier 2 PELSB license guidelines.
- Valid MN Driver's License and a driving record in good standing
- Knowledge of vocational and transition skills curriculum and best practices.
- Ability to network and build relationships with community partners and local businesses.
- Excellent communication skills with families, students and staff.
- Sensitivity and compassion for the needs and issues for families and students with disabilities.
- Desire to provide assistance and advocacy to families and children with disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, and school personnel.
- Knowledge of and understanding for the legal and ethical requirement to keep information about students and families confidential.
- Willing to learn the specifics of South St. Paul educational philosophy and goals for students.
- Excellent teaching skills.
- Excellent technology skills.
- Commitment to working effectively with culturally, economically and socially diverse students and families.
- Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students
Physical Requirements
The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to kneel, reach, stand, walk and climb stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
This position requires certification in van safety and requires driving a district van to support students with work-based learning opportunities.
Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools
- HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental
- 403(b) retirement with district match
- TRA (Teacher Retirement Association) benefits
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off and leave benefits
- Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.