Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Job Title: Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Special Education Alexandria Area High School
Location: Alexandria Area High School, Alexandria, Minnesota
Position Type: Long-Term Substitute
Dates: 8/24/26 – 12/22/26
Grade Levels: 9–12
Job Summary
Alexandria Area High School is seeking a qualified and student-centered Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher to serve high school students during a teacher’s extended absence. This position supports students with disabilities in meeting their academic, social, and behavioral goals as outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), while preparing students for postsecondary success.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specially designed instruction aligned with Minnesota Academic Standards and students’ IEP goals
- Implement and follow IEPs, including accommodations, modifications, and behavior support plans
- Support students in a variety of settings, which may include special education classrooms, co-taught/inclusion settings, and small groups
- Collaborate with general education teachers, case managers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and administrators
- Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and maintain required records
- Maintain a structured, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
- Communicate professionally with families and school staff as appropriate
- Follow all district policies, special education compliance requirements, and confidentiality standards
Qualifications
- Valid Minnesota teaching license or Minnesota short-call/long-term substitute license
- Minnesota Special Education licensure preferred (e.g., Learning Disabilities, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or related field)
- Experience working with high school students with disabilities preferred
- Knowledge of IEP development and implementation
- Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with transition planning and postsecondary readiness
- Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques
- Experience in co-teaching or inclusion models at the secondary level
Compensation: $263.55 per day
Benefits
- Sick leave based on the minimum standards of the Earned Safe and Sick Time law
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)