Summary

We seek individuals who have a zeal for working with high school students, who build meaningful relationships, and who enjoy a collaborative, innovative work environment. This position would serve students with special needs on Individual Educational Plans ("IEPs") in these disability-related academic areas, behavioral skills, social skills, and related needs identified by the IEP team.

Description

Position Title: Special Education Teacher (Part-time or Full-time)

Location: Exploration High School | Minneapolis, MN

Start Date: ASAP

Position Description: We seek individuals who have a zeal for working with high school students, who build meaningful relationships, and who enjoy a collaborative, innovative work environment. This position would serve students with special needs on Individual Educational Plans ("IEPs") in these disability-related academic areas, behavioral skills, social skills, and related needs identified by the IEP team.

Exploration High School Background: We are reimagining high school education. Our graduates are empowered with 21st century skills to solve the problems in their communities through school experiences that adapt to their unique needs, gifts, and aspirations. ExHS is a neighborhood school and believes in creating a diverse, equitable school – by, for, and with the community.

The ideal candidate:

  • Builds strong, trusting, supportive relationships with students, parents, and staff

  • Understands and implements the varying learning styles and needs of a diverse student population

  • Thrives on a team of collaboration and changemakers in education

  • Is reflective and thoughtful about their practice, seeks feedback, and is excited to grow

  • Leads and directs the implementing of students IEPs and behavior management plans, including leadership and communication with regard to problem solving and proactive behavioral planning

  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, as required by district procedures and applicable laws

Candidate Qualifications:

  • Belief in Exploration High School’s mission, vision, and values

  • Required Certification – K-12 Minnesota licensure in one of the following licensure domains: Academic Behavior Strategist (ABS) and/or Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and/or Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

  • Become and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

  • Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and disability domains preferred

  • Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative

  • Google Drive proficiency, particularly with Google Docs and Google Sheets

Application Process: Interested candidates should send a resume and written response to the question below to Dave Heighington, Executive Director, at dave@ExplorationHighSchool.org. 

Application Questions: Please provide written responses (approximately one paragraph) to the following question: “What can you bring to Exploration High School’s relationship-based learning that makes you unique?”

Compensation & Time: Salaried position with a competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees. Position to start as soon as possible.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: ExHS is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and encourage those who reflect the diversity of our community to apply. We believe in recognizing the strengths and potential in all applicants, beyond the confines of traditional qualifications.