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Teacher, Special Education (SERT) (2026-2027) LKN Keewaydin Elementary
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$67,320 / year median in Minnesota
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Post Date:
Sep 8, 2026Location:
Minneapolis, MN, US Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.Job Title:
Teacher, Special Education (SERT) (2026-2027) LKN Keewaydin Elementary and Requisition ID number: 104984Close Date:
No established closing date; open until filledOrganizational Unit:
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin (10000042)Site:
Keewaydin (0134)FTE :
0.5 FTE; 42 weeks ; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full timeUnion:
Teachers(04)Functional Area:
Teaching Salary Range:
55,796-116,593Benefits:
Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off |HSA & FSA
| Retirement plan Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.- SERT Position SUMMARY Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
- Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
- Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
- Assess students' developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
- Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
- Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning. Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
- Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development. Education and Experience Guidelines
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
- Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
- Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
- Master's or PhD preferred.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A
valid Learning Disabilities, Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, or Academic and Behavioral Strategist Minnesota teaching license; or proof of pending approved licensure- Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.Posting Notes:
| [No Established Closing Date] | Lake Nokomis Keewaydin (10000042) | Keewaydin (0134) |Teaching Nearest Major Market:
Minneapolis Apply now »Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance