Special Education Teacher

Academias La Paz is a public charter school district, serving students PreK through 8th Grade at Academia Cesar Chavez and 9-12th Grade at El Colegio High School. Academias La Paz is a community-based, Dual-Immersion school with a focus on honoring the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of all students and their families through our core values of Identity , Solidarity , Intellect , and Justice .

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Bilingual Special Education Teacher

Department : Academic - SPED

Reports to : Head of High School

Management Role : Non-Manager

FLSA Status : Exempt

Position Overview

The Special Education Teacher provides an enriching learning environment that is in alignment with the academic vision of the school, honors the skills and assets students bring to the classroom, and is culturally-affirming for the families and community we serve. This position performs a broad range of instructional services or specific learning programs in order to support students in building knowledge and skills in accordance with each individualized abilities of each student, using a variety of teaching methods.

Responsibilities Classroom Instruction

• Carry out individualized instruction for students in accordance with their IEPs
• Tailor lessons to students, scaffold and differentiate instruction based on unique learning styles and individualized learning plans to ensure all students are challenged and engaged
• Use state standards to craft a rigorous, objective-driven program
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction as needed
• Encourage student prosocial development in all classroom interactions
• Celebrate and promote positive interactions between students in the classroom
• Provide multiple opportunities for students to achieve mastery while simultaneously promoting achievement by all students
• Create a learning environment conducive to collaboration and mutual respect for one another
• Reflect critically on the classroom experience, encouraging self-reflection in students as well
• Special Education Teachers are expected to co-plan and co-teach with general educators, contribute to schoolwide curriculum mapping, and integrate project-based, real-world applications into instruction

Reporting & Compliance

Community of Practice

Family Engagement

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Traits

Candidates must :

Schedule

This is a 10-month position, from August to June. The typical work day is 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended times to accommodate for staff meetings, learning team meetings, and schoolwide events.

Compensation

Competitive salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 and is based on skills and experience of the candidate, with reviews and adjustments occurring annually. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and references to hr@cesarchavezschool.com

Academias La Paz

1801 Lacrosse Ave, Saint Paul MN 55119

(651) 778-2940

Academias La Paz is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

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Ability to Commute :

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Work Location : In person