Special Education Teacher Resource (.5 FTE)

Independent School District 196

Job Location:

Rosemount, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Special Education Teaching/Resource Teacher

Date Posted:
10/20/2025

Location:
Emerald Trail Elementary School

Closing Date:
10/27/2025

Description:
Special Education Resource Teacher - .5 FTE
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Effective Date of Employment:
ASAP

Application Deadline:
October:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at

Job Summary:

Teach curriculum of Independent School District 196.
Develop and demonstrate culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in special education.
Demonstrate proactive response to support students with emotional regulation difficulties.
Provide instruction in strategies to support students in developing social emotional skills for success.
Demonstrate current knowledge of various forms of assistive technology to support students in accessing the appropriate tools for efficiency.
Employ high expectations for students using a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
Collaborate with others to plan teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement.
Promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff parents and other professionals.
Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.

Qualifications:

Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education in ABS ASD EBD DD or LD (Dual special education licensure preferred).
Strong general education background.
Experience working with and providing service to persons of diverse cultures races and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Evidence of a growth mindset and ability to accelerate growth in academic and social/emotional skills using a strengths based model.
Ability to work efficiently effectively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to relate positively to students staff and community.
Experience working in a school setting or with children ages birth through 21.
Ability to follow directions and procedures and facilitate collaborative teaming around students.
Ability to facilitate write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Support Plans.
Ability to collaborate with nursing staff to support and perform the necessary delegated health tasks.
Ability to direct the work of paraprofessionals and an understanding of practices for training and supporting paraprofessionals.
Knowledge of best practices in the field of special education and implementation strategies for sensory activities positive behavior support academic instruction development of routines etc.
Understanding and ability to conduct a comprehensive evaluation.
Thorough understanding of the laws rules and regulations of special education.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of weight.
Valid drivers license or ability to provide travel for self between locations.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally ethnically racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsible to:
Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator

Compensation / Benefits:
According to contractual agreement.

If benefit eligible benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance dental insurance life insurance long term disability insurance sick-leave state pension plan tax-deferred retirement savings account and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission ofEducating developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success.Our core values are student-centered based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity engagement and belonging for all students and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy) and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice serving more than 29000 students and 160000 residents in the cities of Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan Burnsville Coates Empire Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County with more than 4000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes list of Americas Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-2.2 The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities including vocational opportunities on the basis of sex race religion color creed national origin marital status familial status* disability status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity membership or activity in a local human rights commission* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources Joel Milteer ) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education Jeremy Sorenson ) and the Director of Secondary Education Eric Hansen ) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education Janet Fimmen ) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors isrd Street W Rosemount MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.

Position Type:Special Education Teaching/Resource TeacherDate Posted:10/20/2025Location:Emerald Trail Elementary School Closing Date: 10/27/2025Description: Special Education Resource Teacher - .5 FTE 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Effective Date of Employment: ASAP Application Deadline: October:00 p.m. ...