Special Education Teacher — Transition & Autism (18–21)

LEN-SPECIAL EDUCATION; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Saint Louis Park Public Schools in Minnesota is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Lenox to provide specialized instruction and transition services for students ages 18–21 and grades 9–12 in secondary autism programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with related services, family partnership, and inclusive practices, servicing two programs: Transition Plus and secondary autism.

The position requires a Minnesota teaching license, experience with IEPs, and responsibilities include

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Experience teaching students with disabilities in secondary, 18 through 21, community-based, or adult-service programming preferred.
• Experience teaching autistic students in a secondary setting strongly preferred, including structured teaching, communication supports, and sensory and behavioral supports.
• Experience developing and implementing legally compliant IEPs, conducting evaluations, and using transition assessments required.
• Experience collaborating with employers, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, county systems, colleges, and adult-service providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor legally compliant IEPs with goals and transition services.
• Provide specialized instruction across classroom, community, workplace, and postsecondary settings.
• Coordinate with general education staff to support access to curriculum and graduation requirements.
• Plan community-based instruction, internships, and work-based learning.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and maintain confidential records.

Skills

IEP development

Transition planning

Collaboration

Data collection

Family partnership

UDL knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Saint Louis Park Public Schools in Minnesota is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Lenox to provide specialized instruction and transition services for students ages 18–21 and grades 9–12 in secondary autism programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with related services, family partnership, and inclusive practices, servicing two programs: Transition Plus and secondary autism.

The position requires a Minnesota teaching license, experience with IEPs, and responsibilities include