Elementary Special Education Teacher - St. Francis Elementary 2026-2027

St. Francis Area Schools

Application Procedure: To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-
line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Applications received
no later than May 27, 2026 will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled.

Qualifications
Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education; will consider all special education
license areas.
We are looking for a team-oriented individual that is comfortable and experienced in working
with students in both the mainstream setting as well as small group instruction at the
elementary level.

Summary of Duties

• Provide 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/Hours
The duty day is Monday-Friday, 7:50am-3:50pm
186 contract days per year (includes professional development time).

Salary
Based on the current Teacher Work Agreement, will negotiate based on qualifications/years
of experience.

Job Description:
Teachers - Special Education Teacher

District 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 Information 
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 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 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 9.31% 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.