Dual Licensed K-6 Classroom Teacher

Job Description

Job Title
Dual Licensed K-6 Classroom Teacher (Dual Licensed K-6 Classroom Teacher (Elementary license with a Special Education license)
Reports To
Executive Director, Principal
Supervises
Paraprofessional Staff
Status
Full-Time, Exempt

START DATE: 2024-2025 School Year

The Mission of Spero Academy is to provide individualized and adaptive education to help students grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

We are a nonprofit charter school devoted to educational programs for students with disabilities that foster a sense of respect, responsibility, and community. We are looking for a Special Education Teacher who is eager to work with elementary students on the autistic spectrum or who may have other social, emotional, and physical disabilities. We are looking for someone who can be creative and meet individual needs while continuing to balance all state educational requirements for students with an IEP.

Spero Academy embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports persons of all identities, abilities, and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Spero Academy will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Coordinator hr@spero.academy

Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at https://www.spero.academy/. You can also find our district application at https://www.spero.academy/about-us/employment.

Qualifications

What You Need:
Current Elementary and Special Education licensure by the State of Minnesota. (DCD/moderate to severe, ASD/moderate to severe, ABS, or EBD).
Ability to maintain the “not disqualified” status upon completing a criminal background and MN disciplinary incidence research.

What You Will Do:
You will use MN State Standards and MN Academic benchmarks to write appropriate lesson plans and adaptations.
You will integrate the school curriculum into fun and meaningful lessons designed to maximize students’ potential.
You will develop the ability to use the Synergy Student Information System and Parent Portal.
You will demonstrate an understanding of the due process, including disability criteria for the area of service, quality Evaluation Report (ER) writing, and quality Individual Program Plan (IEP).
You will facilitate IEP meetings, data collection, and analysis.
You will lead and supervise your classroom team
You will communicate effectively, appropriately, and timely with families and caregivers, providing relevant educational, due process, and school information.
You will meet due process timelines.
You will evaluate students using appropriate tools.
Excellent oral, written, and spoken communication skills with multiple people groups.
Detail-oriented and flexible
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful in the completion of work assignments.
Sense of accountability and ownership for work results.
Knowledge of and ability to use Apple computers and operating systems
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or move quickly to contain a student.

Institution Description

We are a tuition-free public charter school with programming designed to meet the individualized needs of students with disabilities. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about how our program may be able to help your student grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Application Instructions/Comments

Please Send your resume and district application to:
Human Resources Spero Academy
2701 California Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
or
hr@spero.academy