University Instructors (UI) is seeking dynamic face-to-face Special Education Teachers and Teaching Assistants with a passion for supporting students in grades K- 12 for the 2025-26 school year.

In this role, under the direction of the University Instructors’ team, and our district partner, you will create an engaging and safe learning environment for students.

University Instructors partners with schools to provide students with purposeful learning experiences led by inspirational educators. If you are committed to having a meaningful impact through instructing students to enhance student achievement, please apply and a member of our recruiting team will reach out to you with more details.

Responsibilities for a lead instructor/teacher

• Provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities.
• Modify and adapt lesson plans for reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science to accommodate students with disabilities in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the appropriate authorities.
• Translate the lessons into learning experiences to best utilize instructional time.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and to interpret the school program.
• Identify students’ needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Develop, implement, supervise, and evaluate Individual Education Programs and instructional classroom programs.
• Review student files to determine appropriate programming.
• Supervise students' in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.

Responsibilities for a teaching assistant 

• Work under the direction of a teacher/administrator to assist students individually or in groups and help present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Support students in the behavior/skills room. Assist students who may be in distress, and help foster and reinforce positive social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
• Help prepare and maintain student records and reports, media inventory, filing and supporting various technology resources.
• Supervise student areas including hallways, classrooms, playgrounds, pickup/drop off and the lunchroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

For lead instructor/teacher

As a successful applicant, you must have a passion for helping students succeed. Additionally, you will need to have the following:

• Will work toward successfully obtaining a provisional Special Education License from the state of Minnesota
• Have previously completed a foundations of special education course or be willing to take the course as a term of their employment
• Have completed a bachelor’s degree program in any field from a regionally accredited university or institution
• Eligible for, or in possession of, appropriate Minnesota Teaching Certificate (preferred).
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching.
• Be local to the area
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field (Preferred)
• Eligible for or in possession of appropriate Minnesota teacher licensure with endorsement in Special Education General Curriculum K-12
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language in written and oral contents.

Work Conditions

• Above-average amount of walking, bending, standing stooping, lifting.
• Work involves exposure to normal everyday hazards encountered in a school.
• Work is performed in a classroom and involves no unusual demands.

For the teaching assistant 

As a successful applicant, you must have a passion for helping students succeed. Additionally, you will need to have the following:

• Candidates must demonstrate good communication, interpersonal and record-keeping skills.
• Candidates must be able to work with technology and computers.
• Candidates must be willing to work cooperatively with students and staff.
• Candidates must be willing to take direction/coaching.
• Candidates must maintain regular attendance, which includes completing the assigned workday.
• Candidates must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Candidates must be able to perform position responsibilities including physical factors, work devices and materials handling, data functions, and people functions.

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates must meet one of the following: Possess an associate or bachelor’s degree. OR Complete at least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. OR Pass the Parapro exam with a score of 460 or above. (Documentation required).

Work Conditions

• Above-average amount of walking, bending, standing stooping, lifting.
• Work involves exposure to normal everyday hazards encountered in a school.
• Work is performed in a classroom and involves no unusual demands.

For the lead instructor/teacher

$30 Hourly/ Monday-Friday/ 8 Hours per day

For the teaching assistant

Pay-rate is based on Highest Level of Education Completed. $20-$22 | Monday–Friday | Daytime schedule

HS Diploma/Testers: $20.00
Associate: $21.25
Bachelors $22.00

University Instructors is an equal opportunity employer