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Special Education Teacher - Pathways- 1.0 FTE

Duluth Public Schools ISD709

Duluth, MNFull-time$47–93K/yrPosted 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$47–93K/yr
Location
Duluth, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

MN K-12 Special Education Licensure

Job overview

Duluth Public Schools ISD709 is hiring a Special Education Teacher for its Pathways program for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The position is district-wide and requires current, valid Minnesota K–12 special education licensure in ASD or DCD. The posting lists an annual salary range and benefits including medical, dental, retirement, and time off.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

MN K-12 Special Education Licensure

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Special Education Teacher - Pathways- 1.0 FTE JobID: 9728

  • Position Type:

Teachers, Special Education/ Teachers, Special Education

  • Date Posted:

11/3/2026

  • Location:

District Wide

  • Closing Date:

11/10/2026

Bargaining Unit: Duluth Federation of Teachers, Local 692, A.F.T. https://www.isd709.org/departments/human-resources/bargaining-unit-contracts

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Fiscal Year: 2026-2027

*This position will range in salary starting at $46.644.00-$92,957.00/ annually

Why Duluth?

  • We will build on our shared beliefs and values of unity, high achievement and responsible use of resources to create Duluth Public Schools and classrooms that are safe, supportive and inclusive.

  • We will work to inspire every student to achieve their potential, and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives as citizens of Duluth and the wider world.

  • Working together as educators, parents and citizens, we can make a difference for every student, every day.

Qualifications:

  • Current Valid MN K-12 Special Education ASD or DCD Teaching Licensure

Application Procedure:

  • Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/duluth/onlineapp/default.aspx

  • Internal Applicants must include the following documents with the online application: Cover Letter, Resume, and Letters of Recommendation to be considered for this position.

  • External Applicants must complete the online application and include the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts, and (3) Letters of Recommendation to be considered for this position.

  • You will be notified by Frontline, if selected for an interview.

Benefits:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

  • Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually

  • Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

  • Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)

  • Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

  • District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

  • District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

  • The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.

  • Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

  • Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or contact the Certified Human Resources line at 218-336-8721.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,170 open Special Education Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$47–93K/yr
  • Minnesota median$57–110K/yr28 salary ranges
  • US median$56–70K/yr336 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $70K, is 18% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($85K) — in the middle half of Special Education Teacher salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 49 open Special Education Teacher jobs in Minnesota and 1,170 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Special Education Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (100 postings).
Education
469 of the 1,170 open Special Education Teacher jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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