DAPE Teachers

JobID: 8505

Position Type:
Special Education/DAPE - Developmental adapted physical education

Date Posted:
1/23/2026

Location:
Various locations

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Description:
DAPE Teachers
2026-2027 school year
Start date: 8.24.26
184 days/year
$50,000-$96,047 depending on experience and education

Description:
Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, 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 part of the IEP team.

Responsibilities:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals in the area of physical education.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Participates in IEP meetings.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations as it relates to physical education.

Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from and accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Current Minnesota teaching license in applicable area.
• Current Drivers license and vehicle to travel from building to building
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.

Full listing of benefits can be found in the Collective Bargaining agreement located at

Benefits include:

Health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance,sick and personal leave, 403(b) available

Application Deadlines:

Open until position is filled or interviews begin

Application Procedure:
Please apply online.

Attachment(s):

• DAPE.pdf