Special Education TOSA -Special Education Center-based Teacher

Description:
Special Education TOSA - Special Education Center-based Teacher
1.0 FTE

Effective Date of Employment:
Beginning of the 2026-27 school year

Application Deadline:
June 19, 2026 � 4:00 p.m.


Application Procedures:
Internal and External Candidates:  Apply on-line at www.district196.org

  

Education and/or Experience

• Current State of Minnesota Special Education License.
• Administrative License (preferred).
• Experience working in a school setting or with children ages birth through 22.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting student transitions across multiple educational levels (Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Transition).
• Experience working within or overseeing center-based special education programming (e.g., ASD, EBD, DCD settings).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of the laws, rules, and regulations of special education, including Least Restrictive Environment.
• Strong understanding of the role of special education, from identifying needs through the development of an IEP that includes aligned services and goals.
• Knowledge of best practices in the field of special education and implementation strategies for academic instruction, sensory and positive behavior support, development of routines, etc.
• Knowledge and familiarity with evidence-based practices and curricula for SEL, literacy, and math.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to relate positively and collaborate with students, staff, and the community.
• Ability to evaluate student data to determine appropriate program placements.
• Strong organizational and data-management skills

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support smooth transitions for students moving between levels (Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and Transition) with heavy emphasis on ECSE to Kindergarten transitions.
• Collaborate with special education teams, related service providers, and families to develop transition plans for incoming students, including classroom observations.
• Support building teams in understanding student needs, accommodations, specialized instruction, and service delivery models prior to student entry.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all new-to-district (move-in) students who may require elementary center-based placements, reviewing incoming IEPs and evaluation reports.

• Facilitate placement discussions in collaboration with special education coordinators for program planning to ensure least restrictive environment considerations for students who need specialized programming and/or who move into the district with special education needs.

• Develop and maintain special education transition timelines, procedures, and guidance documents aligned with district and state requirements.

• Provide professional development and consultation to staff regarding research-based practices and transition support.

• Support with planning and facilitation of Extended School Year (ESY) programming.

• Collaborate with the District 196 Special Education leadership team and align practices with general education.
• Ability to facilitate, write, and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Support Plans.
• Manage data systems to ensure accurate tracking of center-based placements and program capacity.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Responsible To:
Director of Special Education
 
Compensation / Benefits: 
According to contractual agreement. 

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment.  Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account.  Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.  Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196


Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.
 
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.
 
District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not  discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational  opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial  status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity,  membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196  provides equal access to designated youth groups.
 
The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 � [email protected]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related  inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education,  Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 � [email protected]) and the Director of Secondary  Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 � [email protected]) have been designated to respond  to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special  Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 � [email protected]) has been designated to  respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all  directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the  Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
 
*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.