Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Job Summary

The Special Education teacher will provide instruction to students with identified special education needs and strategically support the general education staff with implementation of Individualized Education Plans.  The majority of our special education teachers co-teach in either Math or ELA. They work relentlessly to help all special education students access grade level material.

The Special Education Teacher will work under the direction of the Principal and in close collaboration with the rest of the Special Education Team, the Dean of Students, classroom teachers, and advisors.

Benefits of Joining Us:

• Additional incentives, including a sign-on bonus
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Why Hiawatha?

Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience for scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place. 

Our equity vision: to honor the humanity of all people, we actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child. 
 

Core Value and Beliefs

All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:

1) Children are at the center of everything we do.

2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.

3) We choose optimism.

4) We push ourselves to improve.

5) We are stronger together.

6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Hiawatha Employment Logistics?

• Hiawatha College Prep – Northrop students’ school day is from 7:45am-2:45pm, Monday-Thursday and 7:45am-1:00pm on Friday.
• Staff must be present from 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday, or until all duties are completed for the next day. 
• Professional development sessions are held each Friday from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
• All Hiawatha Staff are expected to attend and participate in all family events at the school.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.