Special Education Teacher, Carver County Jail (Homebound Services)

The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a Full-Time opening for a Special Education Teacher providing services at Carver County Jail in Chaska, MN for the 2026-27 School Year.SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.DescriptionLicensed Secondary Teacher (not content area specific at this time), 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days.Educate, plan, teach, and facilitate learning in a JDC environment. This role also involves providing homebound services, most often conducted virtually.Job SummaryProvide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s)QualificationsCandidates should hold a secondary teaching license in Minnesota.Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.Strong classroom management skills.Ability to build successful relationships with students and staff..Experience working in a JDC environment is preferred but not required.Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.Pay & BenefitsThe pay range is $56,000-$103,000 based on education and experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA optionsDependent Care FSAIllness / Bereavement Time OffPersonal Time OffBasic Life Insurance and AD&DVoluntary Life Insurance and AD&D403(b) with a District dollar for dollar matchTRA/PERA (Pension Plan)Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pet InsuranceApplication ProcedureApply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunitiesSelection ProcedureApplications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.