Special Education Teacher at Lakeland Elementary

## Overview July 15, 2026 Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and the Building Principal, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students. | **Position** | Special Education Teacher | | --- | --- | | **Location** | Lakeland Elementary School | | **Rate of Pay** | Based upon credentials including Education and Experience as per Teacher Master agreement. Bachelor’s Degree Range: $52,870 to $85,544 Master’s Degree Range: $60,558 to $91,310 Master’s + 40/PhD/PsyS/EdS/EdD Range: $68,246 to $93,232 | | **Hours Per Day** | 7.5 Hours Per Day | | **Schedule (Approximately)** | 7:30am - 3:30pm | | **Working Days per Year** | 182 2026-2027 School Year | | **Benefits** | Benefits may be prorated based upon start date. Information listed below is based upon a full school year in this position. ● $10,000 Health Insurance Contribution ● Single Dental Insurance ● $50,000 Life Insurance Policy ● $1,500 403b Matching Contribution ● Pension Plan - TRA (Teachers Retirement Association ● Multiple Voluntary Benefits including: ○ Short Term Disability ○ Long Term Disability ○ Accidental Death & Dismemberment ○ Supplemental Life Insurance ○ Medical Bridge ○ Accident Coverage ○ Critical Illness ○ Identity Theft ○ Vision ○ Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care) ● Paid Time Off ○ Personal Leave - 2 Days (3 days beginning step J) ○ Sick Leave/Earned Safe & Sick Time - 12 Days | | **Bargaining Unit** | [Teachers Master Agreemen](https://www.willmar.k12.mn.us/departments/human-resources/master-agreements-job-descriptions)t | | **Qualifications Required** | ● Must have a MN Teaching License in the Associated Role ● Must have a Bachelor’s Degree ● Must be able to pass a background check | | **Testing Required** | All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check. | | **How to Apply** | Apply On-Line: [Click Here](https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6194247.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US) | | **Closing Date** | Open until filled | ## Description Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and the Building Principal, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students. ## Requirements Must have a MN Teaching License in the Associated Role Must have a Bachelor’s Degree Must be able to pass a background check