Impactful Special Education Teacher

Spero Academy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spero Academy in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Full‑Time Special Education Teacher (Exempt) to deliver Minnesota standards-based instruction and IEP services. You will collaborate with staff, families and paraprofessionals to create an inclusive, adaptive learning environment that supports students’ academic and social-emotional growth.

You will document progress, lead IEP meetings, plan lessons, and ensure compliance with district policies while promoting student strengths, independence and

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota licensure in Special Education (DCD/moderate to severe or ASD/moderate to severe).
• Excellent oral, written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to interact well with internal staff, students and parents.
• Detail oriented and flexible.
• Professional demeanor and appearance with a positive attitude.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and resourceful in the completion of work assignments.
• Sense of accountability and ownership for work results.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of MacBook applications.
• Ability to maintain status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background and MN disciplinary incidence research.

Responsibilities

• Uses MN State Standards and MN Academic benchmarks to write appropriate lesson plans and adaptations.
• Integrates school-adopted curriculum into coherent lessons designed to maximize students’ potential.
• Develops ability to use the Synergy Student Information System and Parent Portal.
• Demonstrates understanding of due process, including disability criteria for area of service, quality Evaluation Report (ER) writing, quality Individual Program Plan (IEP) writing.
• Facilitates IEP meetings, data collection and analysis.
• Leads and facilitates team meetings and collaboration in the classroom.
• Communicates effectively, appropriately, and timely with families and caregivers, providing relevant educational, due process, and school information.
• Provides training and feedback to staff assigned to work as part of the classroom team.
• Meets due process timelines.
• Evaluates students using appropriate evaluation tools.
• Understands and implements School-wide Discipline Policy and how it relates to special education students.
• Works with collaborating teachers to assure student grade-level, IEP, and individual needs are being met.
• Demonstrates familiarity with assistive technology.
• Creates and maintains student due process records within the school special education files.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Flexible

Professionalism

Planning

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Resourceful

Independent work

Education

Minnesota licensure

Tools

MacBook

Job description

Spero Academy in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Full‑Time Special Education Teacher (Exempt) to deliver Minnesota standards-based instruction and IEP services. You will collaborate with staff, families and paraprofessionals to create an inclusive, adaptive learning environment that supports students’ academic and social-emotional growth.

You will document progress, lead IEP meetings, plan lessons, and ensure compliance with district policies while promoting student strengths, independence and