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Position: ALC Special Education Teacher - Special Education Position Type: Teacher (1.0 FTE) Location: In-Person; Minnesota Valley Area Learning Center located in Montevideo, MN Anticipated Start Date: August, 2026 Application Closing Date: Open until filled. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Minnesota Valley Area Learning Center (MVALC) is seeking a Special Education Teacher to become part of a dedicated community of educators, committed to changing the lives and opportunities of our students. This is an in-person, full-time (1.0) position working with students in grades 6-12 in the Minnesota Valley Area Learning Center. JOB SUMMARY: Working with a dedicated and collaborative teaching team, the special education teacher works with students in the MVALC seat-based program who qualify for SPED services by providing direct instruction, case management, resource support and collaborative teacher planning. This position does not align with a traditional, full-day, resource room model. The MVALC SPED teacher operates within a blended service model. Responsibilities for the position include: Special education case management and service delivery, typically 10-15 students. ensuring student needs are met per their Individual Education Plans (IEPs) maintaining all due process compliance including IEPs/evaluation reports providing specialized instruction for qualifying student that supports their IEPs. General education instruction in: Adult Living Skills Social Skills Work-Based Learning (integrated throughout programming to support post-secondary transition) Collaborative team planning to ensure students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally in their learning. QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate selected for this position will have: Valid Minnesota teaching license in Special Education (ABS, ASD, EBD, or related area) Experience working with middle and/or high school students preferred Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families Knowledge of special education due process and compliance systems (SpEd Forms) ABOUT US: The Minnesota Valley Area Learning Center (MVALC) in Montevideo, MN, serves students in grades 6-12 who benefit from unique and/or alternative programming. Using an instructional model grounded in firm, fair, and consistent practices, with an emphasis on accountability, connection, and real-world readiness, the MVALC seat-based program serves 40 to 75 students in a structured, relationship-based, non-traditional setting. Approximately 25% of students in this program receive special education services. Focused on building strong student relationships, foundational learning and instruction that focuses on the needs of students, MVALC staff are dedicated to helping all of our students succeed in a learning environment that is structured, consistent and designed to meet the needs of students who benefit from alternative approaches. The MVALC is a part of the Minnesota River Valley Education District (MRVED). The Minnesota River Valley Education District (MRVED) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. To apply for this position, go to: Montevideo Public Schools - Frontline Recruitment Selected candidates will be invited to interview with the MVALC interview panel. Application review will begin immediately. Questions regarding the position can be directed to: Shawnn Martin ? Principal Minnesota Valley Area Learning Center smartin@montevideoschools.org 320-269-9297 Minnesota River Valley Education District 1315 E Black Oak Avenue, P.O. Box 487 Montevideo, MN 56265 http://www.mrved.com MRVED is an equal opportunity employer.