Special Education Teacher

MN Association of Charter Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Special Education Teacher to design and deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals for students with special needs within an AMI Montessori framework. The role emphasizes collaboration with general education staff, families, and paraprofessionals to support academic and developmental growth.

You will assess student needs, implement evidence-based practices, and participate in ongoing professional development and district/state

Qualifications

• B.A. in Special Education or related field.
• MN Teaching License in Special Education with MN Licensure in ABS.
• Montessori or charter-school experience preferred.
• Professional development through coursework, collaboration, and job-embedded staff development.
• Knowledge of best practices, learning styles, and student needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction specific to the IEP for students with special needs.
• Communicate with families regarding students’ school program and collaborate with general education staff.
• Support students’ development in all areas.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan curriculum and support learning.
• Collaborate with staff on development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional practices for students with IEPs to achieve high standards.
• Support paraprofessionals in their professional development.
• Adhere to state and federal guidelines on instruction and compliance; communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Participate in ongoing staff, team, and individual professional development.
• Participate in the Child Find process.
• Assist staff and students during transitions, lunch, and recess as assigned.

Skills

Montessori experience

IEP knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with general education

Education

B.A. in Special Education or related field

MN Teaching License in Special Education with MN Licensure in ABS

Job description

Job Description

Plans and develops, under the guidance of Administration and within the committee structure, instructional materials, lessons, and other activities to support Cornerstone’s goals and objectives in accordance with the mission statement. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students who qualify as special education fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth. The Teacher evaluates the needs and abilities of students and determines methods and techniques to best present and provide instruction to students within assigned subject areas. The Teacher ensures students show continuous improvement in learning basics and essential skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deliver effective instruction specific to the Individualized Educational Program of students with special needs, specifically coordinating services and fulfilling all requirements of the IEP
• Communicate with families regarding students’ school program, collaborating with general education staff as appropriate.
• Support students’ development in all areas.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan curriculum and jointly support content learning.
• Collaborate with school staff and leadership concerning the development, implementation and evaluation of best practices and instructional strategies for children with IEPs to attain high academic achievement according to District and State Standards.
• Support special education paraprofessionals in their professional development.
• Adhere to state and federal guidelines on delivery of instruction and compliance, communicating effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Participate in ongoing staff, team, and individual professional development.
• Participate in the Child Find process.
• Support staff and children in transition times, lunch, and recess as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• B.A. in Special Education or related field.
• Valid MN Teaching License in Special Education with MN Licensure in ABS.
• Prior successful experience in Montessori or charter schools preferred.
• Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

Institution Description

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School is a charter school committed to authentic AMI Montessori curriculum and serves children in kindergarten through sixth grade. We seek to provide the highest quality education to all children, regardless of their socio-economic or cultural backgrounds, through partnering with a diverse community of parents, cultivating healthy lifestyles and nurturing empathy, character and community engagement. Cornerstone is located in an ethnically diverse community on the East Side of Saint Paul