Special Education Teacher - Moorehead

Lakes Country Service Cooperative; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) & TRA retirement

Generous sick leave

Team support

Job summary

Lakes Country Academy in Moorhead, MN, is expanding with a new site and seeks Special Education Teachers to join the growing team. You will join a collaborative, trauma-informed group focused on student-centered instruction in a level IV setting serving referrals from resident districts.

Role offers a smaller caseload, built-in planning time, and strong team support, with a December 1, 2026 start date and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Minnesota Special Education Teachers (Tier 3 or 4) in Emotional Behavior Disorders preferred.
• Eligibility for Tier 1 or 2 licenses or Out of Field Permission considered.
• Experience with K-12 students with behavioral challenges; collaborative, student-centered instruction.

Skills

Collaborative instruction

Student-centered instruction

Trauma-informed teamwork

Education

Minnesota Special Education license (Tier 3/4) in EBD

Job description

Make a Bigger Impact with Smaller Caseloads! Lakes Country Service Cooperative (LCSC) is expanding its Lakes Country Academy (LCA) program, including the opening of a new site in Moorhead, Minnesota! We are seeking Special Education Teachers to join our growing team and be part of this exciting expansion.

Be part of a collaborative, trauma-informed team that prioritizes both student and staff success. LCA is a level IV setting that provides specialized services to students who are referred by their resident school district.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Smaller Class Sizes & Caseloads: Enjoy a smaller staff-to-student ratio, so you can build real connections and give each student the attention they deserve.
• Shorter Student Days = More Planning Time: With fewer instructional hours, you will have built-in time during the school day for paperwork, prep, and team collaboration, so no more staying late just to catch up.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced educators, paraprofessionals, behavior specialists (BCBA/RBT), and other professionals, all committed to helping each student grow.
• Holistic Programming: LCA offers an integrated model that blends academics with functional life skills, employability training, and social-emotional learning in a trauma-sensitive, relationship-based setting.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Minnesota Special Education Teachers (Tier 3 or 4) in Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD) preferred.
• Candidates with eligibility for Tier 1 or 2 licenses or Out of Field Permission will also be considered.
• Ideal applicants will have experience working with K-12 students with behavioral challenges and a passion for collaborative, student-centered instruction.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $55,998.00 to $86,871.00 based on license and experience.
• Full benefits package: Health, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement savings: 403(b) and TRA contributions.
• Generous sick leave.
• Strong administrative and behavioral team support.

Location & Shift Times:

• Lakes Country Academy, Moorhead, MN.
• Start Date: December 1, 2026.