Behavioral Interventionist / Special Education Lead Teacher

Behavioral Interventionist / Special Education Lead Teacher Sauk Rapids Public School District

• Rice, MN K12JobSpot.com
• April 28, 2026 POSTING #: 3537The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No.

47 is seeking an experienced and innovative educator to fill a leadership role as a behavior interventionist / special education lead teacher at the Rice Elementary School. Preferred candidates will have experience using technology in meaningful ways for teaching and learning, will have background in Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS). Located in Rice, MN, twenty minutes northwest from downtown St. Cloud and approximately an hour northwest of the Twin Cities, Rice Elementary School is the focal point in a growing area of Central Minnesota and provides quality programs to approximately 330+ students.

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is committed to

• A culture of high quality and effective instruction
• Partnerships and collaboration
• Student and staff well-being
• High student achievement
• Stewardship of Resources
• Equitable education

Work Hours:

1.0 FTE (.8 FTE Behavior Interventionist & .2 FTE Special Education Lead Teacher) for 182 contract days, plus 5 extra days, for a total of 187 days beginning the 2026-2027 school year.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative duties
• Serve as the building administrator when principal is absent
• Manage student behavior proactively
• Implement and strengthen behavior program with research based interventions, while providing support and training for staff and students
• Anticipate and remain proactive when dealing with behavioral situations
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and community situations
• Effectively communicate with parents, staff, students and community members
• Work with administration to assign and monitor caseloads
• Assist with and participate in hiring personnel
• Provide training for and supervision of paraprofessionals
• Plan and facilitate staff training and inservices
• Model effective behavior management techniques for students and staff
• Assist with planning and implementing extended school year programs, including but not limited to Targeted Services
• Monitor internal due process procedures Outstanding candidates will be
• Effective communicators
• Thoughtful and deliberate decision-makers
• Creative problem solvers with extraordinary relationship skills
• Innovative and able to promote and implement quality programs
• Motivating and positive with students, staff, and parents
• A life-long learner and good role model
• Knowledgeable in special education due processQualifications
• Current Minnesota licensure in a elementary education and/or a special education field or ability to obtain licensure through the tiered licensure system and/or Out of Field Placement
• Skills desired include strong communication, classroom management, and organization. Preferred Qualifications
• Hold a Minnesota Teaching License with a Professional Administrative K-12 Principal endorsement (or enrolled in a current program working toward receiving this endorsement)

Salary and Benefits:

Salary based on the 2025-2027 Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Associations Master Agreement starting at $52,166 up to $97,326.Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Post retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

Deadline:

Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled.

NOTE:

Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Job Id:

6823211940

Job URL:

https://www.k12jobspot.com/Search/Opportunities

Job State:

MN

Job Lat:

45.75790023803711

Job Lng:

• 94.

2428970336914

Job County:

Benton County

Job Education:

Bachelor's degree

Job Skills:

Leadership

Job Hash:

4342280730