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LEAD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER POSITION STATUS: Full-time START DATE: 2026-27 school year COMPENSATION: Salary is negotiable and ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 depending on experience. BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO), TRA or PERA Contributions, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and access to a range of additional benefits, such as short-term disability and accident insurance. ABOUT NORTH LAKES ACADEMY: Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. Currently, we are consolidating to one campus that will serve approximately 400 students K-12. We?re a safe and caring community, connecting learning with the environment, and building curiosity and confidence from day one. NLA is truly the BEST place to be a special education teacher in MN, offering a unique environment where teachers are supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work. With a full time, on-site Special Education Director, you''ll never feel like you''re doing it alone?support and collaboration are always close by. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed as a Special Education teacher Bachelor?s degree or higher in special education or a related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master?s degree in special education or a related field Experience working with diverse student populations and individualized education plans (IEPs) Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with general educators, administrators, and support staff Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues Experience conducting and interpreting educational assessments Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Knowledge of evidence-based interventions and behavior management techniques Familiarity with Minnesota state special education laws and compliance requirements JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate & lead child study meetings Chair evaluation team & conduct teacher components for all initial and re-evaluations Coordinate paraprofessional schedules Demonstrate organizational skills for keeping track of students in all settings, special education paperwork, and planning Assure due process compliance by planning for and meeting deadlines regarding IEP development, evaluation process, and progress reporting. Assist in program development and curriculum Collaborate with the MTSS team to ensure seamless support of students while fulfilling child find requirements Maintain effective communication with the director of special education, principal, special education teachers, and parents Establish positive working relations with school staff Other duties as assigned. LEARN MORE: NLA?s website: http://www.northlakesacademy.org NLA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nlacharterk12 NLA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlacharterk12/ APPLY ONLINE: https://nla.revtrak.net/licensed-application-form- Please verify that this job is still open by checking if it is also listed on our website. The position will remain open until filled. For more information about this posting, please reach out to: Executive Assistant, Lauren Claiborne: lclaiborne@northlakesacademy.org North Lakes Academy, where who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE . ***CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email is intended solely for the addressee(es) and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender and immediately delete this message.