Summary
Description
Cologne Academy (Kindergarten-8th Grade Public School) – Cologne, MN is located in
Carver County and currently enrolls approximately 700 students between our onsite and
virtual academy. Cologne Academy offers its students an enriched learning experience
through the Core Knowledge curriculum and an individualized approach to learning. Cologne
Academy seeks professional educators who are passionate about contributing to its
mission and vision that focuses on academics and character development.
Employment with Cologne Academy offers teamwork, challenges, and room to grow. We
believe that excellent teachers are critical to the success of all students. We are committed
to creating a high-performance work environment with continuous professional growth in
support of growth in all domains for all students.
The ideal candidate will be joining a large special education team with an on-site coordinator,
school psychologist, school social worker, behaviors analyst, due process secretary,
paraprofessionals, and all related service providers.
The Special Education teacher needed for this position will case manage and teach
students with federal setting 2 and 3 designation. Teacher will collaborate with support staff
in serving students who have behavioral challenges as well as students with unique learning
needs. Assist with student behavior and sensory support, classroom setup, coordination of
staff training, intervention ideas and data collection systems. Other duties may be assigned.
The applicant should have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Knowlege of behvior concerns and how they impact learning.
- Skills at determining function of behavior and behavior management.
- Training provded in Crisis Prevention Intervention.
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to prioritize work tasks to address the most critical issues first.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Utilize alternative curriculum and assistive technology for students that could benefit.
- IEP writing and conducting evaluations.
- Creating schedules and managing paraprofessionals.
Competitive salary and benefits. NEgotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Please see the employment tab to submit an application www.cologneacademy.org
Questions – Please direct to Lee-Ann Sanborn lsanborn@cologneacademy.org
Position open until filled.
Start date: Immediate
