5th Grade Special Education Teacher

Community of Peace Academy; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community of Peace Academy in St. Paul, MN seeks a Middle School Special Education Teacher to support students in resource and general education settings, aligned to individual IEPs.

The role focuses on academic and social-emotional instruction, behavior management, collaboration with teachers and administrators, monitoring progress, and overseeing due process requirements for students on the caseload. Mentorship is provided.

Qualifications

• MN Teaching license in ASD, ABS, SLD or EBD is required.
• Strong background in academic and social-emotional skills instruction.
• Experience with behavior management and supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instruction and support to eligible students in resource and general education settings.
• Oversee due process requirements for students on caseload and coordinate with paraprofessionals.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators to support student academic and social-emotional success.
• Monitor student progress and lead due process meetings.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Collaboration skills

Behavior management

Education

MN Teaching license in ASD, ABS, SLD or 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.