Special Education​/Adult Basic Education Teacher - Special Teacher

Working Title

Special Education/Adult Basic Education Teacher
- Special Teacher

• Job
• Location:
  
  Moose Lake
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Posting Dates: 06/25/2026 – 07/14/2026
• Work Shift/
  
  Hours:
  
  Day Shift, Monday – Friday
• Salary: $29.03 – $56.39 hourly; $60,614 – $117,742 annually (based on title)
• Union: 215 - Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc
• FLSA:
  Exempt
  - Professional
• Connect 700 Program:
  Yes

In this role, you will provide literacy, English Language Learning, secondary credential, post‑secondary preparation, and/or other adult basic education (ABE) instruction to incarcerated persons (IP) in the Moose Lake facility. You will develop curriculum based on state ABE standards, deliver instruction in whole class, small group and individual formats, and assess and monitor IP progress. You will also serve as a special education case manager for an assigned caseload and provide support for students with disabilities.

• Develop and use curriculum aligned with state ABE standards.
• Plan and deliver instruction in whole class, small group, and individual settings.
• Assess, monitor, and record IP progress.
• Direct teaching assistants and IP tutors to enhance learning.
• Create flexible learning environments for students with disabilities.
• Serve as special education case manager for assigned caseload, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with correctional and educational staff to support IP learning.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Professional K‑12 Special Education Minnesota teaching license (Tier 1 acceptable if Tier 2‑4 not available).
• Submission of license file folder number with application.

• Current Minnesota Tier 3 or 4 teaching license.
• Experience teaching adult basic education.
• Experience teaching special education.
• Experience in a correctional setting.
• Full‑time licensed teaching experience.

The finalist must complete a Physical Demands Analysis and may need a tuberculosis screening. A copy of the PDA may be obtained by emailing ali.c.baumgart.us
.

• Background check, predatory offender registration, and other safety screenings per Department of Corrections policy.
• Criminal history check, including completion of all sentencing and restitution obligations.
• Reference checks for incidents of sexual harassment.
• Fingerprinting within first 30 days of employment.

• Paid vacation and sick leave; 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, including fertility, diabetes, and orthodontic care.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or adopted children.
• Pension plan after at least three years of service.
• Employer‑paid life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tax‑free health, dental, and dependent care expense accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health, relationship, grief, and financial support.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (eligible positions).

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For questions about this position, contact Alicia Baumgart at alicia.baumgart.us or 651‑361‑7307.