Inclusion-Focused Special Education Teacher

Spero Academy Charter School; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spero Academy Charter School in Brooklyn Park, MN seeks a licensed Special Education teacher to create an inclusive, student-centered classroom aligned with MN standards. You will develop IEPs, lead teams, and collaborate with families to support each learner's social, emotional and academic growth.

The role emphasizes adaptive instruction, data-driven planning and adherence to district policies. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this school-based

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.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; self-motivated and proactive.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and background with IEP processes.

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.
• 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 and maintains and updates student Special Education Files.
• Aids in students transition into and from school as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Lesson planning

IEP knowledge

Discipline policy knowledge

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Minnesota licensure in Special Education (DCD/moderate to severe or ASD/moderate to severe)

Tools

MacBook

Job description

Spero Academy Charter School in Brooklyn Park, MN seeks a licensed Special Education teacher to create an inclusive, student-centered classroom aligned with MN standards. You will develop IEPs, lead teams, and collaborate with families to support each learner's social, emotional and academic growth.

The role emphasizes adaptive instruction, data-driven planning and adherence to district policies. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this school-based