Summary
Description
About Us
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy (“SHPA”) is a K-8 public charter school with campuses in Burnsville and Richfield. SHPA is committed to providing an excellent learning environment by engaging students in a rigorous, content-rich curriculum within a Classical education model. SHPA promotes character and social development while embracing the individual needs of each student. The U.S. Department of Education has recognized SHPA for the 2022 National Blue Ribbon Award as an Exemplary High Performing School.
Candidates
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy believes the best Classical teaching and learning fosters disciplined thinking, robust debate, and the joyful pursuit of a hard-earned wisdom. We are most interested in individuals who are confident and resourceful self-starters and problem-solvers willing to work hard and maintain a positive and encouraging attitude congruent with the mission and culture of our school. We also believe a strong, sincere interest in teaching and learning combined with the professional capacity to be a communicative, collaborative, and enthusiastic leader in our school community to be essential.
Job Summary
Seven Hills seeks a K-5 Behavior Specialist at its Burnsville Campus for the 2024-2025 school year. A counseling license is preferred, but not required. This is a fulltime, 1.0 FTE, position and includes a competitive salary, insurance benefits, and 403b option. Primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead the Student Support Team in responding to unique behavior needs and accommodations, offer assistance with conflict-resolution, stress management, and emotional wellbeing; provide additional guidance for mental health issues including trauma-informed care; provide individual and direct as well as small group and classroom counseling services. Demonstrated leadership efforts that go above and beyond expectations is essential; working knowledge of coaching and observation strategies and methods is helpful; effective communication and organization skills are critical; experience with and appreciation for equity and inclusion is very important; and familiarity with a charter public school setting is advantageous.
Open Position: Behavior Specialist, Burnsville Campus, 2024-2025 School Year
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Copy of Counseling License(s) if applicable
- College Transcripts
Send electronically: employment@shpamn.org
Email Subject Line: Behavior Specialist, Burnsville Campus
Applications will be considered as they are received and the position will be opened until filled. Seven Hills Preparatory Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.
