Special Education Center-based ASD Teacher at Forest Elementary

Applitrack; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack's District 281 is seeking full-time ASD center-based teachers for the WAVE program: Working Academically in a Visual Environment, a federal setting III initiative.

The program provides a structured, predictable setting with a high staff-to-student ratio to support students with ASD and related needs. Applicants must hold a Minnesota special education license (ASD or ABS). Salary and benefits follow the current Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• Must hold Minnesota special education teaching license such as ASD or ABS.
• Experience drafting individualized education plans (IEPs) is preferred.
• Ability to work in a high staff-to-student ratio environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach students with ASD in a center-based classroom.
• Implement individualized instruction plans aligned with IEPs.
• Collaborate with staff to support student progress.

Skills

ASD student support

Center-based instruction

Education

Minnesota Special Education Teaching License (ASD/ABS)

Job description

Position Available

Full-time special education center-based ASD teaching positions are available for the WAVE program: Working Academically in a Visual Environment

This federal setting III program provides a structured educational environment for students who benefit from a predictable and individualized setting. WAVE students are typically more successful in smaller settings with a high staff-to-student ratio. WAVE provides a predictable, yet flexible learning environment designed to support students as they develop as whole individuals. WAVE students often have needs related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); however, they may have additional disabilities such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disabilities (LD), other neurological disorders, or mental health diagnoses (such as anxiety or depression).

Applicants must hold appropriate MN special education teaching license such as ASD or ABS.
Salary and benefits based oncurrent Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance

POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ ASD center-based teacher
• Date Posted:
  10/2/2026
• Date Available:
  as soon as possible