Special Education Teacher - TRANSITION PROGRAM (1.0 FTE)

Special Education Teacher - TRANSITION PROGRAM (1.0 FTE) JobID: 2388Position Type:Student Support Services/Special Education TeacherDate Posted:4/28/2026Location:Orono High SchoolDate Available:08/19/2026Closing Date:Open Until FilledAdditional Information: Show/HideDescription: 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher - TRANSITION PROGRAM.Job Summary:Work collaboratively with special services team members to support the academic, character, social and emotional growth of learners.Collaborate with IEP team members to design, coordinate, and deliver a rigorous and appropriate education for students with disabilities.Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.Maintain due process paperwork according to District, State, and Federal guidelines.Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.Establish and maintain high standards for the educational experience of students.Qualifications:Current Minnesota Teaching License required.High level of due process expertise required.Demonstrated ability to facilitate meaningful discourse in IEP meetings.Experience working directly with students in resource room, community and job experince settings preferred.Effective classroom management skills.Effective oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving.Experience with curriculum, assessment, and accommodation design.Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.Ability to use technology as an instructional tool.Positive collaboration with colleaguesWork based learning licensure preferredBargaining Group and Level: Orono Education Association/TeachersCOMPENSATIONFull Year, Full TimeBA Step 1 ($51,256) to EdS Step 20 ($110,239)INSURANCE.75 - 1.0 FTESingle Health: 100% Covered by DistrictEmployee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by DistrictFamily Health: 65% Covered by DistrictDental: 100% Coverage by DistrictLife Insurance: $50,000 Covered by DistrictLTD insurance: 100% Covered by DistrictEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP)OTHER BENEFITSTSA match after meeting conditions.RETIREMENT/PENSIONPositions covered by Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)Application Procedure:All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobsDistrict Website: www.oronoschools.orgContact:Corinna Graner, Ed.S.,Director of Special Services952-449-8377 corinna.graner@orono.k12.mn.usOrDr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us