Special Education Teacher - AASC

Job Title:            Special Education Teacher

Organization:       Athlos Academy  
Location:              St. Cloud
Reports To:          Executive Director 
Hiring Status:       At-Will 
FLSA Status:        Exempt 
FTE:                      1.0 
Schedule:             Monday – Friday 6:45 am – 3:15 pm 
Reporting Days:  176, 10 months 
Compensation:    Salary 
Starting Pay:        $55,590-$69,442; DOE
 

Minimum Qualifications Required: 
     Education:       Bachelor's degree or higher
     Experience:     3 or more years classroom experience preferred 
     Certification:   Valid local state teaching certificate in assigned content area 
     Background:   Clear FBI background check  
     Language:       Strong verbal and writing skills in English

Job Duties 

Classroom Instruction 

• Instructs students with special needs in assigned core content subject area.  

• Instruct students in related elective subjects based on the master schedule. 

• Creates a classroom environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students, and allows them to perform at their very best.  

• Utilizes academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics and assessments aligned to Athlos’ 3 foundational pillars of a Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character.  

• Plans, prepares, and delivers instruction that engages students and ensures student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level standards.  

• Evaluate student academic growth and proficiency through the use of formative and summative assessments, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. Differentiates instruction based on individual needs, learning style, and abilities.  

• Data collection and evaluation  

Classroom and School Culture 

• Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.  

• Consistently implements school-wide management policies.  

• Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures. 

• Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.  

• Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.  

• Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.  

Communication 

• Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.  

• Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.  

• Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.  

Professionalism 

• Models the Athlos culture.  

• Implements school policies.  

• Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.  

• Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities.  

• Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.  

• Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more.  

• Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.  

• Honors schedules and deadlines.  

Other duties as assigned.  

Knowledge and Skills 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams.   

• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom. 

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 

• Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives. 

• Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom. 

• Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs. 

• Must be able to see in close range and far range. 

• Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds. 

• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment. 

• Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions. 

NOTE: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.