High School Special Education Teacher near Forest Lake, MN

Ampersandtherapy; Minnesota; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a dedicated High School Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year in the Forest Lake, MN area. This full-time position involves supporting students with moderate to significant disabilities, implementing IEP accommodations, and collaborating with the Special Education Team. The role offers multiple benefits, including healthcare and 401k matching, in a supportive, equity-focused environment.

Benefits

Healthcare

401k matching

Reimbursements for licensing and continuing education

Mileage reimbursement

Liability insurance coverage

Paid time off for volunteer work

Donation matching for charities

Qualifications

• Valid MN teaching license in a special education field.
• Experience teaching school-age students.

Responsibilities

• Implement accommodations and interventions according to student IEPs.
• Create a welcoming environment for students with disabilities.
• Attend staff and IEP meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Special Education

Intervention Implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree in education

Job description

High School Special Education Teacher near Forest Lake, MN

Come work with a woman- and therapist-run company! Ampersand Therapy is seeking to elevate the employment experience of working in schools. We are looking for Special Education Teachers in the Forest Lake, MN area for the 2025-2026 school year.

Position Details:

• Onsite High School Special Education Teacher
• ASD teacher (Federal setting 1 & 2)
• In-person, full-time position (37.5 hours/week)
• Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Caseload: 18-25 students (no IEP writing or evaluations)

Responsibilities include working with the Special Education Team to implement accommodations, interventions, etc., according to student IEPs, and creating a welcoming, safe, and meaningful environment for students with moderate to significant disabilities. You will also attend staff and IEP meetings and coordinate with school teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in education or related field
• Valid MN teaching license in a special education field
• Experience teaching school-age students

Benefits include healthcare, 401k matching, reimbursements for licensing and continuing education, mileage reimbursement at IRS rate, liability insurance coverage, no non-compete clauses, paid time off for volunteer work, and donation matching for charities. Rates are $45-62/hr. Waiting periods for benefits apply for 0.8 FTE or higher.

Why Work With Us

Ampersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small, women, minority, and therapist-owned company based in Western WA. Our team consists of specialists committed to creating a supportive and mentoring environment, understanding the work you do as therapists. We often work alongside you in schools and are passionate about supporting students.

Our Values

• Focus on equity: We are dedicated to creating a climate of equity, addressing racism and discrimination, and supporting related charities like The Conscious Kid.
• Focus on community: We support local and national organizations such as Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth, empowering you to support causes meaningful to you.
• Focus on the earth: We promote sustainable practices, reducing paper use, finding lower-waste treatment options, and pledging to have a negative carbon footprint.