Date of Availability:  08/25/2025

Date Closing:  Open until filled

Position Summary:

United South Central School District is seeking a 1.0 FTE high school Special Education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Must be able to build and maintain strong relationships with students, willing to learn and ask questions as needed, and a team player. 

Qualifications:

• Valid MN Special Education teaching license required (ASD, DD, EBD, LD, or ABS). 

• Commitment to an equitable education experience for all.

• Relationship building and ability to encourage students.

• Consistent and reliable attendance.

The United South Central School District purposes to assist teachers with their professional growth and development as educators. USC schools offer:

• High-Quality Teacher Mentoring: Ongoing support through a formal mentorship process and scholarly professional learning opportunities. Our local education cooperative (Southern Plains) also provides robust and in-depth mentorship for special education teachers. 

• New Teacher Onboarding: Two days of training and induction for new teachers to USC.

• Professional Development: USC strives to provide numerous opportunities (at no cost) for ongoing professional development and licensure. 

• Teacher Development and Evaluation: USC utilizes the Marazano Art and Science of Teaching model to promote growth through the evaluation process. 

Competitive Salary and Benefits:

• Minimum Starting Salary of $50,324 (up to $81,550)

• Medical Insurance (with optional dental and vision)

• VEBA Annual Contribution

• Life Insurance

• 403B 

Please mail or email a resume, letter of interest, three letters of recommendation, and a current copy of teaching license to:

Taylor Topinka

USC Superintendent

600 11th Street SW, PO Box 312

Wells, MN 56097

ttopinka@unitedsouthcentral.org

USC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Open Until Filled