Special Education Teacher | Saint Paul, Minnesota

Make a meaningful impact by supporting students with diverse needs as a Behavior Specialist in a rewarding school environment near Saint Paul, MN. This contract opportunity offers four openings across different educational centers, providing both full-year and leave coverage positions.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field
• Moderate experience in a similar role in an educational or clinical setting
• Current valid special education teaching license, school social worker license, or school psychologist license (PELSB issued), or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification (or working toward national BCBA certification)
• Nonviolent crisis intervention training required
• Preferred backgrounds include Emotional Behavioral Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder teachers with specialist/interventionist experience, as well as BCBA or Behavioral Analysts

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct behavioral assessments and interpret findings for parents, staff, and community providers
• Support school teams—including teachers, psychologists, and social workers—in developing Social Learning Profiles, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Design and implement data collection systems to assess intervention plan effectiveness; evaluate and refine plans to better support students’ progress
• Work collaboratively to foster a safe, inclusive environment that promotes student well-being and positive behaviors

These roles are instrumental in shaping educational experiences for students needing behavioral support, including two full-year positions and two leave coverage positions at specialized educational centers.

If you are dedicated to evidence-based practice, passionate about special education, and ready to apply your specialized skills in a collaborative school setting, consider applying to bring your expertise where it’s needed most. Take the next step in your professional journey by submitting your application today!

Compensation for this position ranges from $31.78 to $51.78. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.