Special Education Teacher - Transitions Program

LIONSGATE ACADEMY • Maplewood, MN

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About The Position

Lionsgate Academy is a Public Charter School that specializes in educating students with living with Autism or other learning differences. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER-TRANSITIONS PROGRAM: Teaches small group classes on functional skills topics (functional academics, functional home living skills, etc.) to support students in achieving their IEP goals. OUR SCHOOL: Small class sizes Special Education Teachers (no case managing) OUR STAFF: Collaborate daily with team members Are passionate about the work they do Work in a fun and rewarding environment Receive mentor support Have summers off and the opportunity to work Extended School Year Benefit options including free dental, medical, disability, vision, 403b, HSA, FSA 80 hours Paid Time Off in the school year WE OFFER: $37,500 - $70,000 depending on education and experience Similar positions: Special Education Teacher, Transitions teacher, ASD

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education
• Valid driver’s license/ability to transport students via school vehicle (must have 3 or less moving violations in the last three years and no DWI/DUI convictions within the past 5 years).
• Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete the required job tasks

Nice To Haves

• If not currently or appropriately licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive an Out of Field Permission or Tier 1 or Tier 2 Teaching License
• Previous vocational work with individuals with disabilities
• Experience, interest and/or expertise working with students on the autism spectrum, varied learning styles and levels of mastery
• Experience in differentiation, using creative teaching techniques from project-based to direct-instruction in developing personalized learning plans for each student.

Responsibilities

• Teaches small group classes on functional skills topics (functional academics, functional home living skills, etc.) to support students in achieving their IEP goals.
• Collaborate daily with team members
• Work in a fun and rewarding environment
• Receive mentor support

Benefits

• free dental
• medical
• disability
• vision
• 403b
• HSA
• FSA
• 80 hours Paid Time Off in the school year

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed