POSITION: Upper School Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-9+)
We are seeking teachers who are committed to deepening their knowledge and love for their content, who understand and enjoy children, who are effective communicators, and who embrace the mission of our school. A Classical educator must be organized, joyful, and compassionate; someone who models a spirit of inquiry and wonder for students through their example.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum of a bachelor’s degree & valid Minnesota teaching license in the subject area.
* A desire to teach using the Classical Education methods and the Trivium. (Experience in classical education is a plus, though not required.)
* Demonstrate loyalty to the school and its mission to cultivate intelligent, virtuous citizens.
* A commitment to school virtues: compassion, fortitude, gratitude, temperance, and wisdom.
* A willingness to work hard and maintain a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills; basic technology skills.
* A working understanding of childhood development, seasoned with patience, good humor, and professionalism.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
* A desire to teach using the Classical Education methods and the Trivium. (Experience in classical education is a plus, though not required.)
* A valid Minnesota teaching license in Special Education or a related field.
* A willingness to work hard and maintain a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
* A commitment to teamwork, service, leadership, and professional growth.
* Excellent organizational and communication (speaking & writing) skills.
* A working understanding of childhood development, combined with patience, good humor, and professionalism.
* Basic skill with technology (e.g., use of a laptop, document camera, and projector; use of word processor).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
* Cultivating their own sense of wonder through self-initiated and Academy-directed learning.
* Managing a classroom environment characterized by order and respect, wonder and joy.
* Develop and implement Individual Education Plan(s) (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal requirements
* maintain contact with parents of special education students in support of academic achievement to meet IEP objectives
* Complete required reports for parents and/or administration
* Cultivating virtuous habits among the students through direct instruction and personal example.
* Teaching with skill and fidelity, using the course of study adopted by the Great Oaks Academy Board and other appropriate learning activities.
* Planning well to create non-anxious times of deep and efficient learning.
* Identifying or creating potential resources to improve instruction.
* Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
* Assessing students’ academic and social growth, maintaining appropriate records, and creating progress reports.
* Communicating with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and understand the school program.
* Collaborating with other staff members in identifying student needs, and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
* Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day, as needed.
* Maintaining professional competence through professional development activities.
* Participating in curriculum development programs as required.
* Participating in faculty committees and supporting student activities as needed.
* Assisting colleagues through times of co-planning, peer observation, mentorship, and etc.
* Complying with all relevant school policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND HIRING
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits offered for full-time employees include health benefits, sick days, paid holidays, and enrollment in the Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association. Children will receive enrollment priority if a parent is a full-time employee at the time of enrollment. All employees will be required to pass background checks.
SCHOOL BACKGROUND: We are committed to building a small school community with rigorous academics, an emphasis on developing virtue while encouraging students’ natural sense of wonder. We believe that great stories are powerful teaching tools, that studying history chronologically can inspire wonder and lead to virtue, and that rigor means appropriate challenges for each student.
Great Oaks Academy opened in the fall of 2020 and currently serves about 450 students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. We will be adding a 9th grade in 2025-2026 and moving our Upper School (6-9th) to a new location in Eagan, MN. We will add a grade each year until we are a full K-12 Academy.
For more information on Classical Education:
"The Lost Tools of Learning" by Dorothy Sayers
"What is Classical Education?” by Susan Wise Bauer
Mr. Heith Wetzler | School of Logic Director & Communications
651-615-0499 ext. 105 | hwetzler@greatoaksacademymn.com
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Literature | Rigor | Virtue | Wonder
115 Elm St, Farmington, MN 55024
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POSITION: Upper School Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-9+)
We are seeking teachers who are committed to deepening their knowledge and love for their content, who understand and enjoy children, who are effective communicators, and who embrace the mission of our school. A Classical educator must be organized, joyful, and compassionate; someone who models a spirit of inquiry and wonder for students through their example.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree & valid Minnesota teaching license in the subject area.
A desire to teach using the Classical Education methods and the Trivium. (Experience in classical education is a plus, though not required.)
Demonstrate loyalty to the school and its mission to cultivate intelligent, virtuous citizens.
A commitment to school virtues: compassion, fortitude, gratitude, temperance, and wisdom.
A willingness to work hard and maintain a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
Excellent organizational and communication skills; basic technology skills.
A working understanding of childhood development, seasoned with patience, good humor, and professionalism.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
A desire to teach using the Classical Education methods and the Trivium. (Experience in classical education is a plus, though not required.)
A valid Minnesota teaching license in Special Education or a related field.
A willingness to work hard and maintain a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
A commitment to teamwork, service, leadership, and professional growth.
Excellent organizational and communication (speaking & writing) skills.
A working understanding of childhood development, combined with patience, good humor, and professionalism.
Basic skill with technology (e.g., use of a laptop, document camera, and projector; use of word processor).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
Cultivating their own sense of wonder through self-initiated and Academy-directed learning.
Managing a classroom environment characterized by order and respect, wonder and joy.
Develop and implement Individual Education Plan(s) (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal requirements
maintain contact with parents of special education students in support of academic achievement to meet IEP objectives
Complete required reports for parents and/or administration
Cultivating virtuous habits among the students through direct instruction and personal example.
Teaching with skill and fidelity, using the course of study adopted by the Great Oaks Academy Board and other appropriate learning activities.
Planning well to create non-anxious times of deep and efficient learning.
Identifying or creating potential resources to improve instruction.
Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Assessing students’ academic and social growth, maintaining appropriate records, and creating progress reports.
Communicating with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and understand the school program.
Collaborating with other staff members in identifying student needs, and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the school day, as needed.
Maintaining professional competence through professional development activities.
Participating in curriculum development programs as required.
Participating in faculty committees and supporting student activities as needed.
Assisting colleagues through times of co-planning, peer observation, mentorship, and etc.
Complying with all relevant school policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND HIRING
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits offered for full-time employees include health benefits, sick days, paid holidays, and enrollment in the Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association. Children will receive enrollment priority if a parent is a full-time employee at the time of enrollment. All employees will be required to pass background checks.
SCHOOL BACKGROUND: We are committed to building a small school community with rigorous academics, an emphasis on developing virtue while encouraging students’ natural sense of wonder. We believe that great stories are powerful teaching tools, that studying history chronologically can inspire wonder and lead to virtue, and that rigor means appropriate challenges for each student.
Great Oaks Academy opened in the fall of 2020 and currently serves about 450 students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. We will be adding a 9th grade in 2025-2026 and moving our Upper School (6-9th) to a new location in Eagan, MN. We will add a grade each year until we are a full K-12 Academy.
For more information on Classical Education:
"The Lost Tools of Learning" by Dorothy Sayers
"What is Classical Education?” by Susan Wise Bauer
Mr. Heith Wetzler | School of Logic Director & Communications
Literature | Rigor | Virtue | Wonder
115 Elm St, Farmington, MN 55024
