What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher at Lakeland position at Willmar School District?
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.
Must have a MN Teaching License in the Associated Role
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
Must be able to pass a background check
May 13, 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 Agreement
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
Closing Date
Open until filled
Salary : $52,870 - $93,232