Description
Description:
Shakopee Public Schools is searching for a 1.0 FTE Special Education (SpEd) Evaluation Teacher to join the team for the 2026-2027 school year.
Job Summary:
The Special Education Evaluation Teacher conducts comprehensive educational evaluations and functions as a member of the building-based special education team in providing services to students. The Evaluation Teacher must understand due process and evaluation/IEP procedures, manage paperwork, as well as communicate effectively and develop working relationships with families and staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Valid MN licensure in a Special Education category such as ABS, SLD, LD, EBD, etc.
- Valid MN licensure in multiple Special Education categories preferred.
- Previous experience in special education evaluation preferred, but not required.
- Additional qualifications include:
- Ability to meet the needs of diverse learners, complete due process paperwork, and implement district, state and federal mandates.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, community, staff, etc.
- Knowledge of Minnesota categorical disability areas and how to effectively apply criteria.
- Knowledge of resources within the district for providing services to students.
- A working knowledge of the district's computers and student management software systems.
- Knowledge and application of assessment tools and due process procedures.
- Ability to administer and interpret a variety of assessment tools.
- Working knowledge of multiple disabilities.
- Ability to work with children of various ability levels.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of special education laws, rules, and regulations and the ability to apply these to help ensure district compliance.
- Knowledge and current certification in the Crisis Prevention Institute's Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
- Ability to exercise confidentiality in handling district information.
Pay & Benefits Information:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA & VEBA options
- Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options
- Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Plan + district contribution
- 403(b) plan + district contribution
Salary ranges from $52,020 to $126,971 depending upon education level and experience.
Our staff receives:
- Professional development opportunities provided by the District
- Strong mentoring program for first-year staff
Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.shakopee.k12.mn.us under job posting 6575.
Selection Procedure:
Candidates who are under further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Position will remain open until filled.