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Learning Specialist, St. Michael Catholic School, St. Michael
Posted on 2025-04-01 2:37:33 PM
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Position Opening Title: Learning Specialist
Name of School: St. Michael Catholic School
Address: 14 Main Street North
City, State, Zip code: St. Michael, MN 55376
Contact: Kate Firnstahl, Director of Student Services T
elephone: 763-497-3887
Email: kfirnstahl@stmcatholicschool.org
Website: www.stmcatholicschool.org
St. Michael Catholic School is seeking a dynamic Catholic, ready to embrace our mission of “Living for Christ and Learning for Life” as a full-time learning specialist! The learning specialist is an educator who provides direct services to support students with diverse learning needs with both individual and small group instruction. This role involves identifying learning challenges, developing strategies to help students succeed, and collaborating with teachers and the Director of Student Services.
Candidates must be student-centered, have high expectations, and possess an enthusiastic approach to working with exceptional learners and their families. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.
Qualifications:
Practicing Roman Catholic, MN teaching license preferred, experience preferred
The ideal candidate will have:
Dedication to the mission of Catholic education
Holds a Minnesota teaching license or in process of obtaining (elementary and/or middle school)
Strong faith-based value system
Willingness to collaborate in planning instruction and making data-driven decisions
Knowledge of/experience with special education, IEPs, 504 Plans
Love of children and acceptance of all students in our Catholic school
Flexible and adaptable to change
Strong communication skills and works well with others (teaming with teachers and guiding paraprofessionals)
Shows a desire to be a part of a partnership and sharing of ideas with the ultimate goal of student success
Creative, thinks “out of the box,” looks for possibilities, and willing to dream big
Independent learner and self-starter, willing to take on tasks without step-by-step instruction
Application Instructions/Comments
Email letter of interest, resume, license & credentials, along with 3 letters of recommendation to kfirnstahl@stmcatholicschool.org Attn: Kate Firnstahl
Deadline: Do not delay in applying.
Work Commitment: Full-time
Wage and Benefits: $35,000-$70,000; 403B Retirement Plan; Health Insurance
Fully accredited through MNSAA, St. Michael Catholic School is a K-8 school with a vibrant preschool program, located 35 miles northwest of the Twin Cities. Student enrollment is 450 PreK-8. Our 20 classroom teachers work closely with full-time specialists in physical, music, technology, and Spanish. We aspire to model our mission of "Living for Christ and Learning for Life", each and every day.