Elementary Special Education Teacher - St. Francis Elementary 2026-2027
Position Type:Special Education Teaching/Special Education Teacher (K-5)Date Posted:3/27/2026Location:St. Francis Elementary School (K-5)Date Available:08/31/2026Closing Date:Open Until FilledSt. Francis Area SchoolsApplication Procedure: To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Applications receivedno later than May 27, 2026 will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled.QualificationsValid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education; will consider all special educationlicense areas.We are looking for a team-oriented individual that is comfortable and experienced in workingwith students in both the mainstream setting as well as small group instruction at theelementary level.Summary of DutiesProvide 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/HoursThe duty day is Monday-Friday, 7:50am-3:50pm186 contract days per year (includes professional development time).SalaryBased on the current Teacher Work Agreement, will negotiate based on qualifications/yearsof experience.Teacher LevelBA SalaryMA SalaryGoals/ReviewsT1$48,166$50,483NAT2$55,341$58,5933T3$59,093$63,7286Career 1NA$67,8639Career 2NA$75,78412Career 3NA$82,58315Career 4NA$89,64518Job Description:Teachers - Special Education TeacherDistrict 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 InformationSt. 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 coverageDental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverageFSA Account- Flexible Spending AccountLong Term Disability Income InsuranceLife Insurance paid for by the districtTRA (Pension Plan): 8% employee contribution and 9.31% district contributionEmployee Assistance ProgramRetirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRAFloating HolidaysSick Leave includes ESSTPersonal Paid DaysHSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contributionHCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contributionLongevity PayRetirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings