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Special Education Teacher, K-8th - Sojourner Truth Academy

Posted on 2024-11-15 10:21:55 AM

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SOJOURNER TRUTH ACADEMY, A SMALL SCHOOL WHERE YOU CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT! WHO WE ARE STA OFFERS EMPLOYEES * Diverse school community with deep connections to the families we serve. * Staff culture that values your voice and engages teachers in decision-making. * Supportive and engaged leaders who are invested in your professional growth. BENEFITS * Competitive salary and health benefits * Performance-based pay increases * Teacher and public loan forgiveness * Support staff in every classroom WHO YOU ARE OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS * 2+years of experience or is pursuing a second career in teaching OR * New teachers who are self-starters, eager to learn and committed to coaching * Experience in diverse environments * Holds a demonstrated belief in all student&#8217;s ability to learn and achieve at high levels * Holds appropriate Minnesota licensure for teaching positions WHAT YOU&#8217;LL DO Join our team of licensed teachers and highly qualified paraprofessionals for the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking a licensed Special Teacher to serve a range of grades levels from K-8. TO APPLY * Applicants should submit their resume at https://sojournertruthacademy.org/job-openings<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsojournertruthacademy.org%2Fjob-openings&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C4a6a53f465e2463bcdde08dd05919d09%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638672845150338351%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GfUX0IoS36FUV30HMC4Y2gpIPi%2B4wCskKYckQAhPkSI%3D&reserved=0> * Applicant materials will be accepted until the positions are filled. THE FINE PRINT COMPENSATION * $42,000-$52,000+ Experience-based, Teachers * $20 per hour+ Experience-based, Paraprofessionals * Potential Annual Performance-Based Salary Increase * Teacher & Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Institution * Staff tuition reimbursement program for pursuing a teaching license or furthering teacher education * Competitive Family Benefits Plan: * Single Medical Coverage Paid at 100% * Medical, Dental, Life/ADD, Long Term Disability Prescription & Retirement benefits * Voluntary Vision, Life/ADD, Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital insurance * Wellness and fitness benefits POSITION SUMMARY As a member of STA&#8217;s Academic Team, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for setting standards and laying a foundation of academic and social success for special education scholars by providing high quality, relevant educational instruction in a positive learning environment. Sojourner Truth Academy is a PK-8 open-enrollment public charter school in Minneapolis, MN. We are driven by our mission to prepare children for the future by building confidence and a strong sense of self-worth through small classrooms and an open, safe, family-like environment. STA supports families by embracing change when necessary for the good of the children and serving as a bridge to the community. Staff at STA is dedicated to and held accountable for providing a learning experience that is culturally relevant, challenging and fun. WORK CULTURE * An open-door, community-like environment where staff and scholars are valued and celebrated * 89% of staff agree STA is a good place to teach and learn * Entering the second year of our 5-year Strategic Implementation plan in support of our scholar success profile with 3 strategic priorities: 1) Create strong academic vision and support for strong instructional practice 2) Increase effective use of data to drive scholar success 3) Develop a talent strategy that builds and effective team and drives a joyful culture OUR STAFF * Cultural competency is prized, nurtured, and developed at STA * STA takes pride in the diversity of our staff: 70% of staff are people of color; 42% of STA teachers are people of color * Average staff longevity is 6.2 years CAREER DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT * 92% of staff agree STA is committed to improving instructional practice * Team-based work culture with embedded weekly professional learning community sessions * Focus on data driven growth with 15 annual PD days, on demand Specialist Teacher support in math, reading, special education, & MLL education * Licensure CEU requirements embedded into staff development schedule * Weekly teacher support from Lead Teacher, grade-level teams, MTSS Team & our Academic & Behavior Support Teams * 10 days annual paid time off with 21 paid school holidays IN THE CLASSROOM * 24:1 Classroom scholar to teacher ratio * 13:2 Pre-Kindergarten scholar to teacher ratio * A support staff member in every classroom * Classroom Budget provided -- Alma Trevino Executive Coordinator Sojourner Truth Academy 3820 Emerson Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55412 612-588-3599<tel:612-588-3599> 612-588-0217<tel:612-588-0217> fax www.sojournertruthacademy.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sojournertruthacademy.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C4a6a53f465e2463bcdde08dd05919d09%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638672845150372518%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WCZJsikv0mLa97021Hl08tLdNjWT77v79CrvJvu2OO0%3D&reserved=0> -- Alma Trevino Executive Coordinator Sojourner Truth Academy 3820 Emerson Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55412 612-588-3599<tel:612-588-3599> 612-588-0217<tel:612-588-0217> fax www.sojournertruthacademy.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sojournertruthacademy.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C4a6a53f465e2463bcdde08dd05919d09%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638672845150395222%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=n%2BQNOnRvlFK3%2BtHAqkoCzo230i3LXEuqa%2FJaBp2HJcU%3D&reserved=0>

SOJOURNER TRUTH ACADEMY, A SMALL SCHOOL WHERE YOU CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT!

WHO WE ARE


STA OFFERS EMPLOYEES

  • Diverse school community with deep connections to the families we serve. 

  • Staff culture that values your voice and engages teachers in decision-making. 

  • Supportive and engaged leaders who are invested in your professional growth.


BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary and health benefits

  • Performance-based pay increases 

  • Teacher and public loan forgiveness 

  • Support staff in every classroom


WHO YOU ARE


OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS 

  • 2+years of experience or is pursuing a second career in teaching OR

  • New teachers who are self-starters, eager to learn and committed to coaching

  • Experience in diverse environments

  • Holds a demonstrated belief in all student’s ability to learn and achieve at high levels 

  • Holds appropriate Minnesota licensure for teaching positions


WHAT YOU’LL DO


Join our team of licensed teachers and highly qualified paraprofessionals for the 2024-2025 school year.  We are seeking a licensed Special Teacher to serve a range of grades levels from K-8.


TO APPLY

THE FINE PRINT


COMPENSATION     

  • $42,000-$52,000+ Experience-based, Teachers

  • $20 per hour+ Experience-based, Paraprofessionals

  • Potential Annual Performance-Based Salary Increase

  • Teacher & Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Institution

  • Staff tuition reimbursement program for pursuing a teaching license or furthering teacher education 

  • Competitive Family Benefits Plan: 

    • Single Medical Coverage Paid at 100%

    • Medical, Dental, Life/ADD, Long Term Disability Prescription & Retirement benefits

    • Voluntary Vision, Life/ADD, Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital insurance

    • Wellness and fitness benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of STA’s Academic Team, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for setting standards and laying a foundation of academic and social success for special education scholars by providing high quality, relevant educational instruction in a positive learning environment. 

Sojourner Truth Academy is a PK-8 open-enrollment public charter school in Minneapolis, MN.  We are driven by our mission to prepare children for the future by building confidence and a strong sense of self-worth through small classrooms and an open, safe, family-like environment.  STA supports families by embracing change when necessary for the good of the children and serving as a bridge to the community.  Staff at STA is dedicated to and held accountable for providing a learning experience that is culturally relevant, challenging and fun.  

WORK CULTURE

  • An open-door, community-like environment where staff and scholars are valued and celebrated

  • 89% of staff agree STA is a good place to teach and learn

  • Entering the second year of our 5-year Strategic Implementation plan in support of our scholar success profile with 3 strategic priorities: 1) Create strong academic vision and support for strong instructional practice 2) Increase effective use of data to drive scholar success 

3) Develop a talent strategy that builds and effective team and drives a joyful culture


OUR STAFF

  • Cultural competency is prized, nurtured, and developed at STA

  • STA takes pride in the diversity of our staff: 70% of staff are people of color; 42% of STA teachers are people of color

  • Average staff longevity is 6.2 years


CAREER DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT

  • 92% of staff agree STA is committed to improving instructional practice

  • Team-based work culture with embedded weekly professional learning community sessions

  • Focus on data driven growth with 15 annual PD days, on demand Specialist Teacher support in math, reading, special education, & MLL education

  • Licensure CEU requirements embedded into staff development schedule 

  • Weekly teacher support from Lead Teacher, grade-level teams, MTSS Team & our Academic & Behavior Support Teams

  • 10 days annual paid time off with 21 paid school holidays


IN THE CLASSROOM

  • 24:1 Classroom scholar to teacher ratio

  • 13:2 Pre-Kindergarten scholar to teacher ratio 

  • A support staff member in every classroom

  • Classroom Budget provided

--
Alma Trevino
Executive Coordinator
Sojourner Truth Academy
3820 Emerson Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412

612-588-3599
612-588-0217 fax
www.sojournertruthacademy.org

--
Alma Trevino
Executive Coordinator
Sojourner Truth Academy
3820 Emerson Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412

612-588-3599
612-588-0217 fax
www.sojournertruthacademy.org