Special Education Teacher Jobs in Minnesota

LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY is a STEM-focused urban middle school in MN with a comprehensive liberal arts, gender-inclusive curriculum. Our purpose is to provide a unique and stimulating education environment where students are free – to explore their potential, discover their brilliance and develop their intellect. We are looking for educators committed to equity in learning for all students. If you are an educator who thinks outside of the box and loves to collaborate with others, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to serving a diverse population of students and families.

Job Title: Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE): starting immediately until November 5, 2026

Teacher Job Description:

The Special Education substitute teacher will provide co-taught math and literacy instruction to students with a variety of disabilities in an inclusive mainstream setting. Although the job duties vary based on individual student needs, job duties will likely include:

• Develop or adapt materials and lesson plans; provide direct instruction to individuals and groups, co-teach and/or collaborate with general education teachers. Be enthusiastic about co-teaching math and literacy classes with a general education teacher
• Evaluate instructional materials for appropriateness to student needs and scaffolding when appropriate and continually monitoring student performance
• Ensure compliance with special education due process including developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with families, students, and teachers
• Implement weekly measurements of student progress and report quarterly on their movement toward achieving their IEP goals
• Regularly assess and evaluate learning based on best practice. Measure and report on student progress, and reinforce students' outstanding contributions and performance
• Maintain various required records and data according to established policies and procedures, ensuring the accurate and timely availability of such information as needed
• Participate in team meetings (Tuesday - SpEd EA and Teacher Meeting; Wednesday - All Staff Meeting)
• Administer required Minnesota state/LJA required tests

Preferred Skills and Qualities:

• Minnesota Special Education teaching licensure (required)
• Experience with middle school students in an urban setting
• Ability and desire to work on a collaborative, interdisciplinary team to support students with special needs in inclusive programming. Commitment to providing students access to LJA’s rigorous, general education curriculum.
• Passion for supporting student development and empowerment.
• Ability to creatively and enthusiastically support the individual learning needs of a diverse special education population.
• Commitment to regular attendance and a contribution to the greater good of the LJA school community and supporting the LJA mission, principles, and framework.
• Culturally responsive teaching and communication skills, prioritizing forming positive relationships with families, students, and staff.
• Passionate about subordinating teaching to learning.
• Substantial knowledge of reading and math instructional models, curricula, and strategies.

Compensation: $225/day

Position is open until filled.

Pay: $225.00 per day

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person