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Adult Basic Education Teacher - Special Teacher

State of Minnesota • Moose Lake, MN • 1w ago

Working Title: Adult Basic Education Teacher - Special Teacher

Job Class: Special Teacher

Agency: Corrections Dept

Job ID : 94405

Location : Moose Lake

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 05/23/2026

Closing Date : 06/02/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corr-Willow Rv-Moose Lk-SRS

Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Moose Lake / ML Education Director's Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $28.11 - $54.60 / hourly; $58,693 - $114,004 / annually*

Classified Status : Classified

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

FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

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

*Compensation for the successful candidate will be commensurate with the level of education attained and number of years of prior teaching experience approved at the time of hire.

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.

The Department of Corrections is hiring an Adult Basic Education Teacher at the Moose Lake Facility! This position exists to provide literacy, English Language Learning, secondary credential, post-secondary preparation, and/or other adult basic education (ABE) instruction in a well-managed and comprehensive instructional environment to support offender Personal Education Plans. In addition, this position will develop and use curriculum based on state ABE standards and integrate methods of instruction - to include whole class, small group and individual instruction - to serve all @types of learners and learning styles. To assess, monitor and record offender progress and to direct teaching assistants and offender tutors to promote effective offender learning

This position is located at a correctional facility and has direct contact with students who are incarcerated.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university.

AND

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Professional Minnesota teaching license.

An applicant with a Tier 1 license may be considered if the DOC is unable to recruit an applicant with a Tier 2, 3, or 4 teaching license in the specific licensure field required. Click here for MN's Tiered Licensure Infographic

To ensure consideration for this position, please indicate the file folder number for your Minnesota teaching license on your resume/application.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

Possession of a current Minnesota Tier 3 or 4 teaching license.

Experience working in an education setting.

Experience working in a correctional setting.

Experience teaching Adult Basic Education.

Full-time teaching experience as a licensed teacher.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart at alicia.baumgart@state.mn.us

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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