5th Grade Special Education Teacher

Community of Peace Academy; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community of Peace Academy in St. Paul, MN, invites applications for a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

The teacher will provide direct and indirect academic and behavioral instruction and support to eligible students in resource and general classrooms, aligned with IEP needs. The qualified candidate will hold a MN Teaching license in ASD, ABS, SLD or EBD, with strong skills in behavior management, collaboration, and cross-cultural communication to support

Qualifications

• MN Teaching license in ASD, ABS, SLD or EBD.
• Experience with IEPs and due process.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect academic and behavioral instruction in resource settings and general classrooms aligned with IEP needs.
• Oversee due process requirements and monitor progress for students on caseload.
• Direct the work of program paraprofessionals and collaborate with teachers and administrators.
• Facilitate due process meetings and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Special education

Behavior management

Collaboration

Cross-cultural communication

Education

MN Teaching license ASD/ABS/SLD/EBD

Job description

Community of Peace Academy is an urban public charter school located on the East Side of St. Paul Minnesota serving nearly 800 students in grades PreK to 12. The 2026-2027 school year will be our 32nd year in operation! We take pride in being a multicultural community of students and staff committed to educating the whole person - mind, body and will - for peace, justice, freedom, compassion, wholeness and fullness of life for all.

We are seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher to join CPA's Special Education team for the 2026-2027 school year. The Special Education Teacher will provide direct and indirect academic and behavioral instruction and support to eligible students in a resource setting and in the general classroom in accordance with individual IEP needs. The Special Education Teacher will also oversee due process requirements for the students on his or her caseload, direct the work of program paraprofessionals, collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators in support of student academic and social/emotional success, monitor student progress and facilitate due process meetings.

The qualified applicant will hold a MN Teaching license in ASD, ABS, SLD or EBD. They will have a strong background in academic and social/emotional skills instruction and in behavior management. The qualified applicant will also possess strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills with students, families and staff, and will demonstrate an unyielding commitment to helping all students attain high academic and ethical standards of performance.

Special Education Teachers at CPA are supported by a full-time, on-site Special Education Coordinator, a Due Process Specialist and a Special Education Coach. All new teachers are paired with a Mentor.