Position Type: Special Education Services - Teacher/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted: 7/15/2025

Location: 401 Building The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time Special Education Teacher in the Oasis program located out 401 Building in Chaska, Minnesota.

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.

The Oasis program serves students at our Chaska location for students in grades 9-12. Students in this program generally qualify for services under the EBD category and experience mental health challenges.

Description: Special Education Teacher, 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days.

Educate, plan, teach, facilitate, and evaluate students identified as having a disability. Many of the students exhibit social, emotional, cognitive and/or behavioral needs that require a significant level of support.

Job Summary: Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).

Qualifications : EBD, ASD, or ABS license preferred (Open to Tier 2 License Eligible Candidates). Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction. Strong classroom management skills. Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff. Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and Restrictive Procedures is required and provided by the District. Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.

Pay & Benefits: The pay range for this position is $48,076-$99,188 per year and is based on education and experience. A competitive and comprehensive benefit package is also available: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HAS/FSA option Dependent Care FSA Generous Sick Time Personal Tiem Off Basic Life Insurance and AD& D Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match TRA/PERA (Pension Plan) Long-Term disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pet Insurance

Application Procedure: Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.