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Special Education Teacher

@ Albert Lea Area Schools
Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:develop instruction, assess progress, IEP management
Requirements Summary:Minnesota K-12 Special Education license or ability to obtain; experience with IEPs, collaboration with paraprofessionals and due process supports.
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Job Description
    Special Education Teacher JobID: 3293
  • Position Type:
      Licensed Staff/Special Education

  • Date Posted:
      4/7/2026

  • Location:
      Southwest Middle School

  • Date Available:
      08/11/26

  • Closing Date:
      Open Until Filled

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    Position Information:

    • Grade Level: 6th Grade
    • Develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of students in the 6th grade; evaluates and assesses student academic, functional and behavioral progress; functions as IEP manager to assigned students; directs the work of paraprofessionals; collaborates with other service providers and educators.
    • Support provided for special education team members:
      • Building special education leadership roles to ensure compliance with due process, effective delivery of instructional services and supports, scheduling and assessment of student learning outcomes.
      • Due Process Clerk to support scheduling of team meetings and ensuring attendance by all members.
        • Maintaining databases and timelines, as well as providing support for due process forms. 

    Rate of Pay:

    Qualifications Required:

    • Minnesota Teaching license in K-12 Special Education or ability to obtain 

    Benefits offered for this position are as listed

    • Health and Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long Term Disability
    • Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
    • 403(B) Matching Annuity Plan
    • Disability (Sick) Leave/ESST Leave
    • PTO

    Albert Lea Area Schools' mission is to ensure individual growth that leads to engaged citizens and life-long learners.  

    Albert Lea Area Schools offers�

    • Mentoring Program: Collaboration and ongoing support throughout the school year including new teacher induction professional learning opportunities.
    • New Teacher Onboarding: A three-day onboarding for new staff and their mentors
    • Teacher Development and Evaluation: Marzano instructional and evaluation framework
    • Professional Development: Opportunities available within the district (no fee) to grow in your teaching craft, also including required professional development opportunities for relicensure.

    Competitive Salary and Benefits.  More detailed information can be found at our website: https://www.alschools.org/df/hr/employee-agreements

    Albert Lea Area Schools�

    Inspiring Learners and Cultivating Growth to positively impact our community.

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