High School Special Education Teacher: Long Term Substitute; LD​/ABS

Position: High School Special Education Teacher: Long Term Substitute (LD/ABS)
Location: Saint Paul

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
4/28/2026

Location:
High School
Position Title: High School Special Education Teacher:
Long Term Substitute (LD/ABS)

Start Date: Beginning of the  School Year

End Date: Approximately November 23rd, 2026

Location: Mahtomedi High School

FTE: 1.0

Mahtomedi Public Schools is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Mahtomedi High School special education team to cover a long term absence. Candidates who are passionate about creating a positive and structured learning environment are encouraged to apply to join our team!

About the Position: This position is primarily responsible for overseeing case management and providing special education services and supports to students receiving services under Learning Disability. The ideal candidate will have strong instructional skills in the areas of literacy, math, and executive functioning. Candidates with experience providing literacy instruction are preferred.

Caseload: Approximately
15-20 students

Student Eligibility Categories: LD/OHD

Other: Daily prep (1 period) and case management (1 period) time each day
Due Process Assistants manage scheduling of meetings and filing paperwork
School psychologist/department lead at the school
On-site mental health therapist and mental health practitioner (CTSS)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify the needs of assigned students with disabilities through formal and informal assessments
• Plan, develop and implement appropriate lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth
• Communicate with students, parents and staff on a regular basis regarding student progress
• Write IEP's (Individual Educational Plans) and complete other due process requirements in accordance to MDE regulations
• Lead and facilitate IEP meetings
• Create and implement behavior intervention plans
• Attend department, school and parent meetings
• Provide program guidance to paraprofessionals
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree;
Special Education LD or ABS teaching license or able to obtain appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

Preferred Experience:

Ability to teach students with significant needs in the areas of social, emotional, behavioral and academic development utilizing a progression of interventions.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about creating a dynamic and engaging program environment that provides direct instruction to a variety of learning needs for students who receive services under ASD.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary:
  • Salary and benefits part of the Teacher Master Contract.
  • Salary placement is based on experience and education level, as per district guidelines.
• Benefits:
  • Mahtomedi Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability insurance, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans.
    
    These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.
  • For additional salary and benefit information, view the Teacher Master Contract.

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At Mahtomedi Public Schools, we equip students with a world-class education through meaningful and rigorous learning experiences that support leadership development, ignite passions, and inspire community impact. Through our holistic, community-centered approach, we prepare confident learners to thrive today and in their future.

Mahtomedi Public Schools covers approximately 28 square miles, including the east shore of White Bear Lake, and serves nine area communities. The district operates a community education center, an early childhood program, two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and the Mahtomedi Passages Transition Program. Mahtomedi Public Schools is consistently recognized for academic excellence on the state and national levels.

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• Experts in the Field: Our staff are supported to be and are recognized as leaders and experts in their profession. We foster deep learning, shared leadership, and high standards across every role.
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