Special Education Behavior Specialist

Position Type:

Licensed/Teacher

Date Posted:

5/9/2025

Location:

Fridley Community Education

WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!

Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12. As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world.

Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ...

In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students.

All students feel valued and have a sense of belonging.

All learners have the right to a quality education.

All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.

All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.

Position: Special Education Behavior Specialist at Early Childhood Special Education

This position is for the 2025-2026 school year. The first teacher duty day is August 25th, with new teacher workshop the week of August 18th.

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: BA, Step 1 at $46,802/yr to MA, Step 17 at $100,964/yr, depending on education and experience. View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Master Agreements page

Job Summary:

The Special Education Behavior Specialist plays a critical role in providing support to students with behavioral challenges within the special education framework. This role involves implementing behavior interventions, conducting assessments, collaborating with educators and families, and ensuring compliance with due process procedures. The specialist works to create a positive and inclusive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of each student.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education

3 years of experience in special education

Minnesota Department of Education teaching license in Special Education required

Experience working with students with diverse behavioral needs in educational settings.

Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and due process procedures.

Proficiency in conducting behavioral assessments and developing behavior intervention plans.

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to adapt intervention strategies based on ongoing data analysis and student progress. Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Attention Application Materials to:

Dr. Danielle Thompson, Assistant Director of Special Services

Diversity:

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fridley Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity Employment.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at or call .

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Attachment(s):

Special Education Behavior Specialist.pdf