Aitkin School District # 0001 is looking for a Special Education Teacher (SLD/EBD/ABS/ASD) who will work with students that have emotional/behavioral and or academic support needs for the 2025-2026 School Year. Candidates must be able to work with many different levels of students and collaborate with special services team members. Candidates must be able to develop programming for students at all levels and support each students' individualized education plan (IEP), as well as completing all necessary paperwork, and evaluations.
Job Summary:
Collaborate with IEP team members to design, coordinate, and deliver a rigorous and appropriate education for students with different disabilities.
Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.
Hold regular IEP meetings and maintain due process paperwork according to District, State and Federal guidelines.
Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.
Establish and maintain high standards for the educational experience of students.
Qualifications:
- Current MN Licensure (Variances are a possibility). K-12 Special Education (EBD/ABS and or ASD is preferred)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- ?Able to work cooperatively with staff
- ?Experience in special education forms and due process
Salary: - $45,541– $87,016 Dependent on Education and Experience
- Benefits include; health, dental, life, and an insurance, employee assistance program, and paid sick time.
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Please attach your cover letter, resume, credentials and 3 Reference letters with your completed application on Appli-track. Contact Lisa Demars at 218-927-2115 ext. 3403 or by email at ldemars@isd1.org if you have any questions.
Aitkin Public Schools mission is to empower students to be life-long learners and productive citizens by developing high expectations and student achievement in a safe and friendly learning environment. Aitkin Schools covers a large portion of Aitkin County in northern Minnesota. The city of Aitkin offers a friendly, small town atmosphere with larger cities nearby. Our area offers a wide variety of outdoor family opportunities. We are 15 miles north of Mille Lacs Lake. Aitkin county is home to over 365 lakes, many within minutes of the city of Aitkin. We also have the Mississippi and Ripple Rivers that flow through our community which provide a variety of boating possibilities. Aitkin county is also known for some of the most scenic wildlife trails in Minnesota. We have a very good system of snowmobile and atv trails. We are within minutes of a number of outstanding golf courses as well. The city of Aitkin has a wonderful park located on the Ripple River that families throughout the area enjoy on a regular basis. Aitkin is home to Riverwood Health Care facility with over 60 physicians, specialists and surgeons. The city of Aiktin is also the Aitkin County seat. Why just visit Aitkin when you can live and work here year around? "WE ARE ISD#1!"
