El Colegio High School is part of Academias La Paz and is located in the Bancroft neighborhood of South Minneapolis. El Colegio High School is a community-based, Dual-Immersion Bilingual 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
Academias La Paz is now accepting applications for the following position :
Bilingual Special Education TeacherDepartment :Academic - SPEDReports to :Head of High SchoolThe 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.Develop and support implementation of Individualized Educational Plans for studentsPrepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports as required by school, state, and federal policyCommunity of Practice
Reflect on areas of growth for the Special Education departmentCollaborate with faculty and academic leadership to continuously build and grow the academic programLearn and utilize specialized approaches for delivering curriculum to Emerging Bilingual studentsAttend school-wide meetings and professional development sessions to stay up-to-date on the academic program, to continuously improve practice, and support progress towards the mission of the schoolMeet with families during Parent / Teacher Conferences
Attend and support school-hosted community eventsBachelor’s degree or higher, Master’s preferredMust hold a current teaching license in the state of Minnesota in Special Education, or be able to obtain oneLicense in Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and / or Developmental Cognitive Delays (DCD) preferredFluent in Spanish preferredDemonstrate knowledge or willingness to learn innovative teaching methodsBe driven to empower students from historically-underserved communitiesBe dedicated to doing whatever it takes to support all students achieving academic successThe 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.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
Dental insurance
Employee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insuranceRetirement planTuition reimbursementCharter school8 hour shift
Monday to Friday