What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education Teachers, Multiple Positions position at Minnetonka Public Schools?
Assignment
9 Teachers Needed
Dates: 7/7/26-7/30/26
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays
Time: 7:45-11:15am
Minnesota K-12 Special Education License (ABS/LD/EBD/ASD/DD)
Compensation
Current contracted Minnetonka Teachers receive their contracted hourly equivalent pay rate.
External hires receive the Summer Pay Rate per the Teacher CBA.
Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -f-, Schedule E, Summer School
These Positions Are Not Medical or Dental Benefit Eligible.
Job Duties And Requirements
Anjie Flowers, General Counsel and Executive Director of Human Resources
Dr. Christine Breen, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Kristin Laughlin, Director of Special Education
Application Procedure
External Applicants:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.
Internal Applicants
Current educators please fill out the internal application.
9 Teachers Needed
Dates: 7/7/26-7/30/26
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays
Time: 7:45-11:15am
- All ESY Teachers required to attend mandatory preparation meeting on June 17, 2026, from 8:30am-12:30pm.
Minnesota K-12 Special Education License (ABS/LD/EBD/ASD/DD)
Compensation
Current contracted Minnetonka Teachers receive their contracted hourly equivalent pay rate.
External hires receive the Summer Pay Rate per the Teacher CBA.
Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -f-, Schedule E, Summer School
These Positions Are Not Medical or Dental Benefit Eligible.
Job Duties And Requirements
- Develop and provide programming based on Individual Educational Plan.
- Responsible for case management of special education students.
- Complete required Due Process procedures within mandated time frames.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
- Develop Individual Educational Plan (IEP/IFSP/IIIP) based on assessment data and student needs.
- Communicates regularly with parents outside normal ESY school day.
- Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
- Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
- Respond in emergency situations.
- Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
- May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
- Demonstrated knowledge in using a variety of behavior management strategies.
- Evidence of positive communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary technology.
- Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents and the community.
- Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
- Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
Anjie Flowers, General Counsel and Executive Director of Human Resources
Dr. Christine Breen, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Kristin Laughlin, Director of Special Education
Application Procedure
External Applicants:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.
Internal Applicants
Current educators please fill out the internal application.