Elementary Centerbased ASD Classroom Teacher (mild-moderate)

Cologne Academy; Cologne (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cologne Academy in Cologne, MN, seeks an Elementary Centerbased ASD Classroom Teacher (mild-moderate) starting August 2026. The educator will join a large special education team including on-site coordinators, a school psychologist, social worker, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.

The role emphasizes specialized instruction, progress monitoring, IEP components, and collaboration with general education staff and parents to support student growth and academic achievement.

Qualifications

• Specialized instruction in reading, written expression and mathematics.
• Continuous progress monitoring.
• Specialized instruction in social skills, executive functioning, functional skills.
• IEP writing and conducting teacher components of special education evaluations.
• Use of instructional technology.
• Creating schedules and managing paraprofessionals.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with general education teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Specialized instruction in reading, written expression, and mathematics.
• Continuous progress monitoring of student growth.
• Provide specialized instruction in social skills, executive functioning, and functional skills.
• Assist with IEP writing and participate in evaluations.
• Utilize instructional technology to support learning.
• Create schedules and manage paraprofessionals.
• Communicate effectively with general education teachers, special education team, and parents.

Skills

Reading instruction

Written expression

Mathematics

IEP writing

Communication & collaboration

Job description

Elementary Centerbased ASD Classroom Teacher (mild-moderate)

Date Available: August 2026

Cologne Academy (PreKindergarten-8th Grade Public School) – Cologne, MN is located in Carver County and currently enrolls approximately 750 students between our onsite and virtual academy.

Cologne Academy offers its students an enriched learning experience through the Core Knowledge curriculum and an individualized approach to learning. Cologne Academy seeks professional educators who are passionate about contributing to its mission and vision that focuses on academics and character development.

Employment with Cologne Academy offers teamwork, challenges, and room to grow. We believe that excellent teachers are critical to the success of all students. We are committed to creating a high-performance work environment with continuous professional growth in support of growth in all domains for all students.

Join a large special education team that is made up of: a wide range of special educators; on -site coordinator; school psychologist; school social worker; due process secretary; paraprofessionals and all related service providers.

Applicants will have knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• specialized instruction in reading, written expression and mathematics
• continuous progress monitoring
• specialized instruction in some or all of the following: social skills, executive functioning skills, functional skills
• IEP writing and conducting teacher components of special education evaluations
• use of instructional technology
• creating schedules and managing paraprofessionals
• excellent communication skills for collaboration with general education teachers, special education team members, and for providing information to parents

Questions - Please direct to Dr. Peterson [e-mail]

Position open until filled.