Elementary Special Education Teacher (SY26-27)

NorthStar Public Schools•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NorthStar Public Schools is seeking a mission-driven educator to join their team as an Elementary Special Education Teacher for the SY26-27 school year. This role is part of the NorthStar Public Schools Instructional Team, directly leading instruction with students. Special Education Teachers will co-teach in an inclusion classroom setting with a general education teacher to support all students and will also lead small group instructional spaces. The position involves planning and executing high-quality daily lessons to achieve high student achievement and foster a school-wide culture of excellence. NorthStar Public Schools (formerly KIPP MN Public Schools) is a community-based public charter school serving approximately 250 K-8 students in North Minneapolis, with a majority of students identifying as BIPOC and qualifying for Free or Reduced Priced Lunch. The school is dedicated to narrowing academic achievement gaps and providing wrap-around services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in special education
Special Education Licensure required to work with students in Federal Settings 1-3. (K-8 or K-4 required)
Ability to design and implement specially designed instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of students requiring special education services.
Experience and willingness to work on general education teams and provide collaborative special education services with general education teachers.
Ability to collaborate with paraprofessionals and to effectively direct the work delegated to them.
Interest in and ability to relate well to elementary and middle school students.

Nice To Haves

Experience with evaluation and eligibility determination for special education services is preferred.
Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color
Multiple licensures
ASD, DCD, or ABS licensure

Responsibilities

Implement school-wide student management policies in classrooms and on campus.
Create and teach challenging and engaging lessons aligned to state standards.
Assist in the development of curriculum standards and mapping.
Ensure all IEPs and student needs are met within and outside the classroom.
Manage a student caseload.
Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned.
Attend all staff meetings.
Use data to drive instructional practices and improve student achievement with support from school leaders.
Continuously develop and improve teaching practices through feedback conversations with School Leaders and faculty.
Create an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning.
Establish effective relationships with students.
Create a classroom environment that is warm and demanding, expecting 100% of students to meet expectations.
Communicate clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement.
Monitor and manage student behavior effectively.
Communicate effectively with families, students, and colleagues.
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents.
Communicate student progress in a timely and thorough manner.
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Support the mission and values of the school.
Support the programs and priorities of the department and school.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents.
Maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate professional behavior.
Seek and develop opportunities for professional growth.
Mandatorily attend and participate in required meetings, school events, and committee work (including evenings and weekends as necessary).
Participate in the arrival and dismissal of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Perform bus duties for the safety of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Monitor hallways between classroom duties to establish safety and clear expectations of student behaviors.
Conduct home visits to students/families' homes twice per school year.
Maintain a neat, clean classroom environment and a professional personal appearance.
Perform duties as required/requested.