Special Education​/Adult Basic Education Teacher - Special Teacher

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* Working Title:

Special Education/Adult Basic Education Teacher*
* ** Job Class:
Special Teacher*
* ** Agency:
Corrections Dept*
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** Job ** : 98161

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** Location** :
Faribault

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 11/05/2026

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** Closing Date** : 11/18/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Corrections Dept / Corrections-Faribault-SRS

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** Division/Unit** :
Minn Corr Facl - Faribault / FRB Education Asst Director

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $21.36 - $56.39 / hourly; $44,599 - $117,742 / annually
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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 215 - Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

* Compensation for the successful candidate will be commensurate with the level of education attained and number of years of prior teaching experience approved at the time of hire.

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Corrections is hiring a Special Education/Adult Basic Education Teacher at the Faribault facility! This position will provide literacy, English Language Learning, secondary credential, post-secondary preparation, and/or other adult basic education (ABE) instruction in a well-managed and comprehensive instructional environment to support Incarcerated Person (IP) Personal Education Plans. They will develop and use curriculum based on state ABE standards and integrate methods of instruction - to include whole class, small group and individual instruction - to serve all types of learners and learning styles.

To assess, monitor and record IP progress and to direct teaching assistants and IP tutors to promote effective IP learning. To plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. They will create a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

They will also serve as the special education case manager for an assigned case load, ensuring that due process procedures and timelines comply with federal and state regulations, as directed by the DOC Director of Special Education.

This position is located at a correctional facility and has direct contact with students who are incarcerated.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* To be qualified for and considered for this position, ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

+ Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university.

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+ Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Professional K-12 Special Education Minnesota teaching license.

* An applicant with a Tier 1 license may be considered if the DOC is unable to recruit an applicant with a Tier 2, 3, or 4 teaching license in the specific licensure field required.
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* To ensure consideration for this position, please indicate the file folder number for your Minnesota teaching license on your resume/application.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

+ Possession of a current Minnesota Tier 3 or 4 teaching license.

+ Experience working in an education setting.

+ Experience working in a correctional setting.

+ Experience teaching Adult Basic Education.

+ Experience teaching Special Education.

+ Full-time teaching experience as a licensed teacher.

** Physical Requirements*
* The selected…