Special Education Teacher (SY2026-2027)

New Millennium Academy; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 38,250 - 46,750; Full time

Job summary

A Hmong charter school is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to collaborate with educational staff and cater to students' diverse needs. The role involves effective planning and instruction, monitoring student progress, and participating in IEP meetings. Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field and current teaching licensure. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages high academic achievement and cultural pride.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Current teaching licensure in Special Education required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various educational stakeholders to enhance student learning.
• Plan and facilitate effective instruction.
• Monitor student learning and provide feedback.
• Participate in IEP meetings and address parent concerns.

Skills

Collaboration

Instructional planning

Assessment data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Current teaching licensure in Special Education

Job description

Overview

Title: Special Education Teacher

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Hours: 40-50 hours a week, 10-month contract

Location: 5105 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Salary Range: 42,500+

Responsibilities

• The Special Education Teacher collaborates with teachers, educational assistants, service providers, IEP teams, the principal, and the Special Education Director to cultivate and sustain a culture of learning that meets the diverse needs of students, staff, and families.
• Develops effective parent, teacher, and student communications;
• Plans and facilitates highly-effective instruction, and adheres to due-process guidelines and timelines.
• Maintain due process compliance following all state and federal requirements and laws
• Instructs using research-based teaching strategies for students with disabilities
• Uses assessment data to drive the instructional cycle for students with disabilities
• Monitors learning and provides feedback to students
• Uses appropriate Special Education instructional materials and curriculum
• Analyzes assessment data and develops plans to respond to available data for students with disabilities
• Receives direction from the Special Education Director and Coordinator regarding due process and instruction
• Proactively engages in professional development opportunities
• Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the needs of students with disabilities
• Provides oversight and direction to paraprofessionals
• Participates in NMA’s Special Education team meetings, PLC meetings, and other staff meetings
• Conducts IEP meetings; listens and responds to parent concerns with sensitivity
• Follows and enforces school policies and cooperates with social service agencies
• Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings to learn current Special Education practices and educational trends
• Performs duties as assigned by the principal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field required
• Current teaching licensure in Special Education required

Summary

Organizational Description

New Millennium Academy (NMA) is a Hmong charter school, and its mission is to prepare learners for life by engaging them in high academic achievement and fostering cultural pride and identity. NMA’s vision is to develop global leaders who transform the world.

Culture of Learning

Every scholar has the right to learn, be engaged, and grow in a healthy school environment. As such, NMA fosters a culture of learning that embraces every scholar’s strengths and seeks employees who will optimistically and confidently participate in this culture of learning.

Core Principles

• Aiming for High Academic Achievement
• Embracing Cultural Pride and Identity
• Modeling the Way
• Understanding How Data Drives Decisions
• Having High Expectations
• Creating a Social-Emotional Learning Environment