Special Education Teacher

Posted: June 23, 2025

The Isanti (Santee) Community School District is currently accepting applications for a Special Education teacher for the 2025-26 school year.  Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain, Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification with proper endorsement in Special Education.  The Special Education Teacher is responsible for the delivery and management of Special Education services to students with special needs.  Specific areas of responsibility include:

  • Manage caseloads
    • Preparing, scheduling, and conducting IEPs and MDTs
  • Provide services as directed in the IEP
  • Supervise paraprofessionals
  • Communicate with District staff and outside agencies
  • Comply with NDE Rule 51 guidelines
  • Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, and staff
  • Collect and analyze data to evaluate effectiveness of special education services
  • Maintain student records
  • Provide related services to students

*Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.

Zone 3

Grades

K–12

Categories

Learning Disabilities
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Additional Information

Isanti Community is a fun, lively work environment. Isanti School allows teachers to teach in an exciting, energetic environment, participate in professional learning communities, and use creativity to challenge and excite students about learning.  

START DATE: August 4, 2025

Work Schedule: 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday, 185 day contract

Salary & Benefits: The base salary for this position is $43,320 for the 2025-26 School Year with all years of experience honored on a 4×4 pay scale. Our competitive benefits package also includes health coverage (medical, dental, vision), Nebraska Retirement participation, life insurance, and long-term disability.

Contact Information

Isanti (Santee) Community Schools
206 Frazer Ave. East
Santee, Nebraska 68760
https://www.isanti.school/

Greg Shepard
(p) (402) 857-2741

How to Apply

To Apply: If you are highly committed to enacting extraordinary change for traditionally underserved students please submit your:  resume and a cover letter to personnel@santeeschools.org

Be prepared to answer the following short answer questions:

  • Why do you want to work at Isanti and in this position?
  • What is your experience with and interest in working with students from historically underserved communities? (Please keep your responses to 4-6 sentences).

For more information, visit our website: www.isanti.school