Elementary Special Education Teacher - St. Francis Elementary 2026-2027

JobID:

6855

Position Type:

Special Education Teaching/Special Education Teacher (K-5)

Date Posted:

3/27/2026

Location:

St. Francis Elementary School (K-5)

Date Available:

08/31/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled St.

Francis Area Schools Application Procedure:

To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on

• line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number.

Applications received no later than May 27, 2026 will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled. Qualifications Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education; will consider all special education license areas. We are looking for a team-oriented individual that is comfortable and experienced in working with students in both the mainstream setting as well as small group instruction at the elementary level. Summary of Duties Provide direct special education services for students who have disabilities. Provide consultation and support to classroom teachers regarding students on IEPs. Provide work direction and support to the assigned Educational Assistants. Collaborate with families regarding students' educational programming and progress. Develop, write and implement IEPs for assigned caseload. Perform educational assessments of students as required. Ensure that due process requirements are being followed. Contract Days/Hours The duty day is Monday-Friday, 7:50am-3:50pm 186 contract days per year (includes professional development time). Salary Based on the current Teacher Work Agreement, will negotiate based on qualifications/years of experience. Teacher Level BA Salary MA Salary Goals/Reviews T1 $48,166 $50,483 NA T2 $55,341 $58,593 3 T3 $59,093 $63,728 6 Career 1 NA $67,863 9 Career 2 NA $75,784 12 Career 3 NA $82,583 15 Career 4 NA $89,645 18

Job Description :

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Special Education Teacher District Mission Statement :

"Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world." District Information St. Francis Area Schools is located in northern Anoka County and southern Isanti County. We are a rural/suburban district, covering 165 square miles with our early childhood center, three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one ALC. Our school district annually educates more than 4,500 students and employs more than 750 staff members. For more information about this special education teacher position, you can also contact Leah West (Program Supervisor) at 763-753-7013. Benefits offered for this position include: Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage FSA Account

• Flexible Spending Account Long Term Disability Income Insurance Life Insurance paid for by the district TRA (Pension Plan): 8% employee contribution and 9.31% district contribution Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA Floating Holidays Sick Leave includes ESST Personal Paid Days HSA
• Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution HCSP
• Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.

00/month district contribution Longevity Pay Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.