Elementary Special Education Teacher

Community of Peace Academy; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established urban public charter school is seeking a dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher with a focus on reading. This role involves providing essential support to students in grades 1 through 4, ensuring they receive the guidance they need to thrive academically and socially. The ideal candidate will possess a Minnesota Teaching license in Special Education and demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering learning environment. Join a collaborative team that values peace, relationships, and academic excellence, and be part of a community dedicated to nurturing the potential of every student.

Qualifications

• Must hold a MN Teaching license in Special Education.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect service to eligible students in grades 1-4.
• Oversee due process requirements and monitor student progress.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Collaboration skills

Commitment to academic standards

Education

MN Teaching license in Special Education

Job description

• Date Available:
  immediately
  
  

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
2/11/2025

Location:
CPA Elementary
(High-Needs School)

Closing Date:
open until filled

Community of Peace Academy is an urban public charter school located on the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota serving approximately 800 students in grades PreK to 12. 2024-2025 was our 30th anniversary school year. Community of Peace Academy fosters academic excellence and character development through the education of the whole person - mind, body and will. Driven by peace, relationships and academic excellence, CPA strives to create an educated, empowered and ethical community, at school and within the broader society.

We are seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher (Reading Focus) to join CPA’s Special Education team. This Teacher will provide direct and indirect service to eligible students in CPA’s 1st grade through 4th grade. This 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 Special Education. He or she 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 Director, a Special Education due process coordinator, and School Psychologist. All new teachers are paired with a Mentor.