Summary

Instruct students with disabilities in basic academic and social skills. Design and implement programming to help students with disabilities earn competencies (credits/standards), successfully complete their MS & HS education while preparing for life outside of school. Complete paperwork, arrange, and participate in meetings as required by Federal Law. Participate in the Child Study Team to design interventions, assess, and place students in appropriate programs.

Description

Work with us to get out of the classroom and into the world at this teacher-led school located in Buffalo MN on over 17 acres of land. As a small, project-based school we serve a total of 115 students in grades 6 – 12. Terra Nova has a focus on the environmental sciences in addition to core subject areas. We offer the opportunity to share in the development of a truly unique and individualized educational model.

If you are interested in an opportunity with Terra Nova and have questions, please email Employment@TerraNovaMn.org. None of your personal information will be shared with a third party.

Required Qualifications:

License Requirements: Special Education

Education: BA/BS from accredited college or university.

Experience: Diverse background with hobbies and talents to share. Enjoy the outdoors, nature and outdoor projects.

Degree of supervision: Indirect supervision, essentially reports to all staff.

Physical demands: The position requires daily physical activities outdoors.

First aid, CPR, wilderness safety, and lifeguard training may be required.

Ability to serve on two management teams.

Ability to think outside the box. Collaborate, take leadership and develop a system. Follow it through to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

Charter school experience.

Project-Based Learning and/or personalized learning experience.

Teacher-led/powered school governance experience.