Special Education Teacher Long-Term Substitute

Position Type:
  Special Education Teaching

Date Posted:
  2/11/2026

Location:
  St. Francis Learning Center
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
  Immediate Vacancy

Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled

 

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

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/Setting 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 4,000 students and employs more than 750 staff members.
This position is housed out of the St. Francis Learning Center and will support a variety of ALC, Online, and Homebound Students. 

Qualifications
Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education.

Summary of Duties

• Provide direct special education services for students who have disabilities in a Level III EBD.
• Work with the special education team to create individualized programs to meet the needs of each student.
• Implement specific curriculum and instruction to students in the program to assist them in understanding their disability and to learn essential life skills.
• Work with classroom teachers to facilitate opportunities for students to participate in the mainstream classroom whenever possible to facilitate strong academics.
• Provide work direction and support to the Educational Assistants assigned to the program.
• Communicate with families regarding students' educational programming and progress.
• Develop, write and implement IEPs for assigned caseload (approximately 8 - 10 students).
• Perform educational assessments of students as required.
• Knowledge of the process for completing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPS) to address challenging behaviors.
• Experience with providing specialized instruction focusing on delays in the areas of social skills, functional skills and behavior modifications.
• Experience with curriculum's and evidence based practices (antecedent-based intervention, modeling, reinforcement, self-management, social skills training, self-regulation, transitions, following directions, task completion and safety).
   

Contract Days/Hours
The duty day is Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm, 186 contract days per year (includes professional development time).

Start Date: 02/12/2026 

End Date: 04/26/2026 with Potential Extension

Salary
$48,166 - $89,645 Based on the current Teacher Work Agreement, will negotiate based on qualifications/years of experience.   
 

Job Description
Teachers-Special Education Teacher

For more information about this special education teacher position, you can contact Ben Craig II (ben.craig@isd15.org / 763-753-7152) or Debra Parson (debra.parson@isd15.org / 763-753-7037)

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible
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): 7.75% employee contribution and 8.75% 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.