Summary

Lionsgate Academy is a public charter school open to students of all abilities in grades 7 through 12. Lionsgate’s programming is inclusively designed to address the unique learning needs of students living on the autism spectrum as well as students with other learning differences.

Description

Lionsgate Academy is a Public Charter School that specializes in educating students living with Autism or other learning differences.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – DCD POSITION:

  • Teach math and social skills to nonverbal/limited verbal autistic learners
  • Collaborate closely with Speech, OT and Case Managers
  • No case management responsibilities, only due process for math goals/objectives
  • Teach 20 students total, 3 separate groups with 6-8 class size

OUR SCHOOL:

Small case loads:  Case Manager positions (no teaching)

Special Education Teachers (no case managing) 

Due process days

Mentor support

OUR STAFF:

Collaborate daily with team members

Have full benefit options including medical, free dental, vision discounts, disability, FSA & HSA options

80 hours Paid Time Off in the school year

Are passionate about the work they do

Work in a fun and rewarding environment

Receive mentor support 

Have summers off and the opportunity to work Extended School Year

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Possession of a valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education

  • If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2 Teaching License

  • Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete required job tasks

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Masters degree in Special Education

  • Possession of a valid license in Autism Spectrum Disorder, in process of gaining ASD Licensure, or hold certificate with willingness to pursue licensure

  • Experience working with students on the autism spectrum