LTR Special Education Teacher

Albert Lea Area Schools; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

TRA pension

Disability (Sick) Leave/ESST Leave

Job summary

Albert Lea Area Schools in Albert Lea, MN seeks a licensed Special Education teacher for grades 8–12 at Albert Lea High School to develop specialized instruction, assess progress, and coordinate IEPs.

You will lead paraprofessionals, collaborate with related services, and contribute to district-wide outcomes through evidence-based practices and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold Minnesota Teaching license in K-12 Special Education or be able to obtain it.
• Experience developing specialized instruction to meet academic, functional, and behavioral needs for middle/high school students.
• Ability to evaluate progress and manage IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of students in grades 8–12; evaluates and assesses progress; functions as IEP manager for assigned students.
• Directs the work of paraprofessionals and collaborates with other service providers and educators.
• Collaborates with related services to support student outcomes.
• Participates in due process and district-wide professional learning as needed.

Skills

IEP management

Paraprofessional supervision

Collaboration with service providers

Instructional planning

Education

Minnesota Teaching license in K-12 Special Education

Job description

• Position Type:
  Licensed Staff/ Special Education
• Date Posted:
  10/8/2026
• Location:
  Albert Lea High School
• Date Available:
  As soon as possible

Position Information:

• Develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of studentsin the 8-12th grades; evaluates and assesses student academic, functional and behavioral progress; functions as IEP manager to assigned students; directs the work of paraprofessionals;collaborates with other service providers and educators.
• Support provided for special education team members:
  • Building special education leadership roles to ensure compliance with due process, effective delivery of instructional services and supports, scheduling and assessment of student learning outcomes.
  • Due Process Clerk to support scheduling of team meetings and ensuring attendance by all members.
    • Maintaining databases and timelines, as well as providing support for due process forms.
• Minnesota Teaching license in K-12 Special Education or ability to obtain

Benefits offered for this position are as listed

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
• Disability (Sick) Leave/ESST Leave

Albert Lea Area Schools' mission is to ensure individual growth that leads to engaged citizens and life-long learners.

Albert Lea Area Schools offers…

• Mentoring Program: Collaboration and ongoing support throughout the school year including new teacher induction professional learning opportunities.
• New Teacher Onboarding: A three-day onboarding for new staff and their mentors
• Teacher Development and Evaluation: Marzano instructional and evaluation framework
• Professional Development: Opportunities available within the district (no fee) to grow in your teaching craft, also including required professional development opportunities for relicensure.

Inspiring Learners and Cultivating Growth to positively impact our community.