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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION STATUS: Full-time 

START DATE:  2025-26 school year

COMPENSATION: Salary is negotiable and ranges from $41,400 to $80,000 depending on experience.
BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO), TRA or PERA Contributions, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and access to a range of additional benefits, such as short-term disability and accident insurance.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

North Lakes Academy is seeking a passionate and student centered Special Education Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. NLA is truly the BEST place to be a special education teacher in MN, offering a unique environment where teachers are supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work. NLA has a high percentage of students receiving special education - so you’ll work in a place where the approach to serving students with disabilities is proactive. With relatively small caseloads, you’ll have the time and capacity to build strong relationships and provide meaningful, specially designed instruction. Our separate evaluations team and documentation coach take some of the paperwork pressure off so you can stay focused on your students. With a full time,  on-site Special Education Director, you'll never feel like you're doing it alone—support and collaboration are always close by. At NLA, you’ll be part of a dedicated, student-first community that genuinely believes in inclusive practices and whole child success. If you’re ready to teach where your work matters and your impact is lasting, North Lakes Academy is where you want to teach special education.

 

ABOUT NORTH LAKES ACADEMY:

Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere. Currently, we operate an elementary campus (grades K-6) and a secondary campus (grades 7-12) both in Forest Lake, serving a total of 460 students. We’re a safe and caring community, connecting learning with the environment, and building curiosity and confidence from day one. We say at NLA who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE. 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Licensed as a Special Education teacher, or a licensed teacher willing to pursue Special Education licensure

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in special education or a related field

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in special education or a related field

  • Multiple special education licensure areas (e.g., SLD, EBD, ASD)

  • Experience working with post secondary transition IEP goals

  • Experience working with diverse student populations and individualized education plans (IEPs)

  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with general educators, administrators, and support staff

  • Experience with assistive technology and adaptive instructional strategies

  • Knowledge of evidence-based interventions and behavior management techniques

  • Familiarity with Minnesota state special education laws and compliance requirements

  • Experience conducting and interpreting educational assessments

  • Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues

 

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