Special Education Teacher

MN Association of Charter Schools; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MN Association of Charter Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our charter school team in Minnesota. The role emphasizes creating a safe, nurturing classroom aligned with the school’s mission and ensuring compliance with disability criteria and due process.

The position requires Minnesota licensure in Special Education and a collaborative approach to support students’ academic and personal growth, with ongoing data collection, IEP development, and family communication.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Ability to pass criminal background and MN disciplinary incidence research.

Aufgaben

• Write lesson plans using Minnesota State Standards and benchmarks.
• Integrate school curriculum into coherent lessons to maximize student potential.
• Develop and use Synergy SIS and Parent Portal.
• Facilitate IEP meetings, data collection and analysis.
• Lead and collaborate in classroom team meetings.
• Communicate with families and caregivers timely and appropriately.
• Provide training to classroom staff as needed.
• Meet due process timelines and maintain records.
• Evaluate students using appropriate tools.
• Support school-wide discipline policy for special education students.
• Collaborate with teachers to meet student needs.
• Maintain and update student Special Education files.
• Assist in student transitions into and from school.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Professional demeanor

Planning

Accountability

Independent work

Ausbildung

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

Tools

MacBook proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job Title : Special Education Teacher
Reports To: Executive Director, Principal
Supervises: Paraprofessional Staff
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Effective for the 2026-2027 School Year

Position Summary

• To create and maintain a classroom that supports the school’s mission
• Provide a safe, nurturing and cooperative learning environment where children discover their personal and academic strengths
• Cultivate a sense of respect and responsibility
• Create a sense of social awareness and a social bridge to the broader community
• Provide an innovative curriculum that leads each child to educational success
• Instill self-esteem, confidence and a positive attitude in every child

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

BIPOC, Veterans, LBGTQIA2S+, and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change, so too, may the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota licensure in the area of assignment 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 the following computer applications: MacBook equipment.
• Ability to maintain status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background
  and MN disciplinary incidence research.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or move quickly to contain a student.

Institution Description

We are a tuition-free public charter school with programming designed to meet the individualized needs of students with disabilities. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about how our program may be able to help your student grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Mission: Our mission is to empower academic, social and emotional growth for all in a culturally inclusive and collaborative environment. We prioritize adaptive education and a supportive community to ensure every student feels valued and prepared to reach their full potential.