MSAD Special Teacher-Secondary Program

Working Title: MSAD Special Teacher-Secondary Program

Job Class: Special Teacher: BA/BS - MA/MS+License+30

Agency: Mn State Academies

• Job ID : 87295

• Location : Faribault

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/20/2026

• Closing Date : 09/03/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-SRS

• Division/Unit : Minnesota State Academies / MSAD Teachers

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.48 - $55.14 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 215 - Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This announcement will be used to fill a Special Teacher-Secondary Program position at the MN State Academy for the Deaf.

This is a ten month per year position; the work schedule follows the school calendar and includes 3 weeks in July for the summer school program.

Under general supervision, contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs to deaf/hard of hearing or deaf/blind students. Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.

Positions at MN State Academy for the Deaf require American Sign Language (ASL) skills. Candidates will be assessed for signing skills prior to hire

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) Minnesota Teacher license or have the ability to obtain one prior to the start date

• Knowledge of the deaf/hard of hearing and deaf/blind students and educational practices

• Skill in writing basic reports, using arithmetic, and reading and interpreting charts and graphs

• Fluency in American Sign Language

• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies and procedures and education plans and to maintain records and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum, language acquisition and educational best practices as it relates to deaf/hard of hearing students and/or deaf/blind students.

• Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students

• Demonstration of advanced sign skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to sit, stand and walk throughout the workday

Additional Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.