Summary

STEP Academy is hiring a special education teacher to teach students with a variety of needs. The teacher will have a small caseload of students and be responsible for teaching, progress reporting, completing annual IEPs, and helping with new evaluations.

Description

Job description:

STEP Academy is a K-12 destination charter school located in St. Paul, Minnesota that serves a student body primarily made up of first-generation Somali/East African students. STEP Academy ensures all students are nurtured and empowered to use their personal attributes and acquired knowledge to have the choice to participate in early college entrance through the Minnesota PSEO program. The school boasts a leadership team and school board that listen to and support their teachers and staff, believing that you are a person first and an educator second.

** At STEP Academy, all special education teachers enjoy small caseloads, a safe and supportive environment, and a pay incentive for serving in the high need area of special education.

The Position:

STEP Academy is hiring a special education teacher to teach students with a variety of needs. The teacher will have a small caseload of students and be responsible for teaching, progress reporting, completing annual IEPs, and helping with new evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Any special education teaching license

Any teaching license and special education experience

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Experience working with ELL populations

Cultural competence

Somali speaker is a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

Any teaching license and willingness to obtain an out of area designation

Bachelor’s degree at any subject with ability to obtain a Tier 1 or 2 teaching license, and willingness to work toward a higher tier teaching license

An understanding of or experience working with special education students

Familiarity with student data, due process, special education practices and willingness to learn on the job through support and mentoring

Cultural competence

How to Apply:

Submit your letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to STEP Academy at info@stepacademymn.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

 

Experience:

 

  • Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

 

License/Certification:

 

  • Teaching Certification (Preferred)

 

Work Location: In person