COLA Special Education Teacher

White Earth; Minnesota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Circle of Life Academy in the United States invites applications for a Licensed Special Education Teacher to develop and deliver specialized instruction for students with disabilities; serves as IEP Manager and coordinates assessments and accommodations.

The program emphasizes integrating Ojibwe language and culture into lessons, with responsibilities including case management, data-driven instruction, and compliance with attendance and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area and level the candidate is hired to teach.
• Current Minnesota State K-12 Special Education Teaching License in Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) or Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS); ASD would be a bonus.
• Valid MN Driver’s License and Insurance.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Teach and case manage Special Education students.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere in the classroom that facilitates the learning process in order to ensure a high level of academic achievement for all students.
• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the classroom/grade lesson plan.
• Evaluate each student’s learning style and create a learning environment that addresses individual learning styles.
• Maintain a high level of classroom discipline in accordance with classroom and general school rules.
• Develop and implement high quality lesson plans.
• Collect, analyze, evaluate, and use student data to improve teaching strategies.
• Files all necessary/routine reporting such as; attendance, discipline, parent contact/reporting.
• Maintain high academic standards and clear performance goals for all students.
• Able to maintain the demand of Special Education paperwork and Due Process timelines.
• Integrate and incorporate the Ojibwa Language and Culture into teaching units and lessons to ensure that all students receive instruction in the Ojibwe Culture.
• Ensure student, staff & school data is kept confidential in accordance with Federal, State, and Tribal rules and regulations.
• Comply with reporting standards regarding child abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter for the safety of children.
• Comply with BIE Reporting Requirement to maintain a minimum attendance rate of 95% or better.

Skills

Curriculum design

Data analysis

Communication

Student assessment

Creative teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in subject area

Minnesota K-12 Special Education License (DCD/ABS)

Job description

Job Announcement
Position: Special Education Teacher Open: 07-31-2026
Location: W.E. Circle of Life Academy Close: 08-28-2026
Pay: Teacher Pay Scale Benefits: Full Status: Full Time
Circle of Life Academy is currently seeking a qualified applicant who is a Licensed Special Education Teacher to develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students. Identifies and prioritizes areas of the general education curriculum & accommodation for students needing specialized instruction.

Outcomes:

• Teach and case manage Special Education students.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere in the classroom that facilitates the learning process in order to ensure a high level of academic achievement for all students.
• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the classroom/grade lesson plan.
• Evaluate each student’s learning style and create a learning environment that addresses individual learning styles.
• Maintain a high level of classroom discipline in accordance with classroom and general school rules.
• Develop and implement high quality lesson plans.
• Collect, analyze, evaluate, and use student data to improve teaching strategies.
• Files all necessary/routine reporting such as; attendance, discipline, parent contact/reporting.
• Maintain high academic standards and clear performance goals for all students.
• Able to maintain the demand of Special Education paperwork and Due Process timelines.
• Integrate and incorporate the Ojibwa Language and Culture into teaching units and lessons to ensure that all students receive instruction in the Ojibwe Culture.
• Ensure student, staff & school data is kept confidential in accordance with Federal, State, and Tribal rules and regulations.
• Comply with reporting standards regarding child abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter for the safety of children.
• Comply with BIE Reporting Requirement to maintain a minimum attendance rate of 95% or better.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and the ability to follow and apply the policies and procedures of the White Earth Tribal Council and the Circle of Life Academy.
• Knowledge of the White Earth Reservation history, culture and lifestyles.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of curriculum design and implementation, teaching and instruction of individuals and groups, and the measurement of teaching effects.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual learning styles, and human motivation.
• Skills at using technology for data collection, reports, and student learning.
• Skills at communicating in a positive manner with students, staff, parents, and the community-at-large both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate student data.
• Ability to identify and apply creative teaching methods.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area or areas and level the candidate is hired to teach.
• Current Minnesota State K-12 Special Education Teaching License in Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) or Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS). Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) would be a bonus.
• Valid MN Driver’s License and Insurance.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.