Special Education Lead Teacher

POSTING #: 3541The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking an experienced and innovative special education teacher to provide special education leadership and expertise. Preferred candidates will have experience in leadership and a desire to someday serve in an administrative role.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 educationPrimary Responsibilities Serve as the building administrator designee for special education Implement and strengthen behavior programs with research based interventions, while providing support and training for staff and students 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 in-services Collaborate effectively with off-campus organizations and agencies Assist with select administrative duties Serve on the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) leadership team Monitor internal due process procedures Manage students in crisis proactivelyOutstanding 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 positive role model Knowledgeable in special education due processRequired QualificationsHold a current Minnesota Teaching License in a special education fieldPreferred Qualifications Experience as a special education teacher Hold a Minnesota Teaching License with intentions to seek appropriate leadership endorsements in the near future (or enrolled in a current program working toward receiving this endorsement)Contract1.0 FTE, 187-day contract (182 contract days plus 5 extra days) beginning the 2026-2027 school year.Salary And BenefitsSalary 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)DeadlineApplications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled.NoteCandidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.