Summary

Special Education Teaching | Teacher-Developmental Adapted Physical Education | District Wide | Post Date: 1/29/2025 | Available: 08/25/2025 | Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

District Mission Statement:
Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.

Application Procedure:  To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number.

Position: Developmental Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Duty Days Per Year: 186 contract days

Hours Per Day:  8

Salary: $48,166 – $89,645 per Teachers Work Agreement

Qualifications:  Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education – Developmental Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE)

Job Duties:  The primary responsibility of this position is to provide direct instruction of DAPE services and assessment of students. Some of the primary duties include:  

  • Assisting assigned students to understand the value of physical activity and fitness in everyday life.
  • Provide direct special education instruction to students identified for DAPE services.
  • Provide consultation and support to Regular Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers and Educational Assistants.
  • Perform DAPE educational assessments of students as required.  
  • Participate in IEP team meetings, as necessary.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of IEPs for students served under DAPE.  
  • Complete necessary due process requirements  (Assessment Summary Reports, progress reporting, IEP goals and objectives, etc.).

District Information: St. Francis Area Schools – ISD #15 is located in northern Anoka County and southern Isanti County. We are a 45 minute drive from Minneapolis and a great traffic-free drive from every direction. We are a rural/suburban district, covering 165 square miles. Our buildings include an early childhood family center, three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and other non-traditional secondary programs. Our school district annually educates more than 4,100 students. 

If you have questions about the position prior to applying, please contact Bridget Brown, Student Services Supervisor, at 763-452-0247. 

Benefits offered for this position include:

  • Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
  • Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
  • FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
  • Long Term Disability Income Insurance
  • Life Insurance paid for by the district
  • TRA (Pension Plan): 7.75% employee contribution and 8.75% district contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
  • Floating Holidays
  • Sick Leave includes ESST
  • Personal Paid Days
  • HSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
  • HCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
  • Longevity Pay
  • Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.