Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Birth-Age 5, 26-27 School Year

Application Procedure:  To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. 

Date Available: 9/2/2026

Duty Days Per Year:  186 days 

Hours Per Day: 8 hours (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Type of Position:  (X)  Continuing      ( )  Temporary

Salary
$48,166 - $89,645 per Teachers Work Agreement, will negotiate based on qualifications/years of experience.   

Supervisor of Position:  Kandi Danielson, Early Childhood Special Education Program Supervisor

Qualifications:  Minnesota teaching license in Early Childhood Special Education; also looking for Minnesota teaching license in Autism Spectrum Disorder, but not required: prefer previous experience in working with students with disabilities in a home-based and/or early childhood setting; must have a valid driver's license and transportation for travel throughout district/traveling to homes.

Summary of Position: The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher will work with families and students (ages 3 to 5) in an inclusive preschool setting or center-based program.  There is a potential for working with families in the birth-3 range.  The teacher will work with a team of staff to assess, identify, and provide direct services to students that qualify for services.  We are also looking for a teacher to be our Autism Consultant for the Birth-5 year old program.  This person would work with all teams and complete any autism testing needed. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of child growth and development, principles of coaching, effective communication skills, and the ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with families.
• This position requires direct special education services within a preschool setting, completing assessments, and potential of family consultation to be provided in the home setting for children ages birth to three with special needs.
• Perform age appropriate educational assessments with children in the home and/or early childhood setting.
• Develop, write, and implement appropriate IEPs and other documentation required by St. Francis Area Schools and MDE.
• Attend and facilitate IEP meetings for assigned students.
• Work in a team setting to provide effective educational opportunities that will assist children and their families in achieving their individual outcomes as well as working with families to coordinate and integrate educational services, social services, health services, and parent education.
• Assist Early Childhood staff in child find activities.
• Model appropriate adult/child interaction.

Job Description: Teachers

District Information: Independent School District 15 - St. 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 vocational/ALC center. Our school district annually educates more than 4,700 students and employs more than 800 staff members.

For more information about this special education teacher position, you can also contact Kandi Danielson 763-753-7172.

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• TRA (Pension Plan): 8% employee contribution and 9.81% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Personal Paid Days
• HSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
• HCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.