Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Title Special Education Teacher, Float/Substitute Position
Reports To Executive Director, Principal
Supervises Paraprofessional Staff
Status Full-Time, Exempt and Part-Time Non-Exempt positions available

START DATE: 2025-2026 school year

Duties and Responsibilities
● Be available daily for substitute teaching in the building.
● The ability to cover classes at all grade and program levels.
● Execute lesson plans consistent with the teacher’s guidelines, and school curriculum.
● Create and maintain a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and productive learning
environment in accordance with school policies and with an understanding of how it relates to
special education students.
● Demonstrates familiarity with technology.
● Take attendance according to school procedure.
BIPOC, Veterans, LBGTQIA2S+, and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change, so too, may the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Current Minnesota teaching licensure. Preferred license in, but not limited to, Special Education,
Elementary Education, or dual licensed in Elementary Education and Special Education.
● Excellent oral, written and spoken communication skills.
● Ability to interact well with internal staff, students and parents.
● Detail oriented and flexible.
● Professional demeanor and appearance with a positive attitude.
● Excellent planning and organizational skills.
● Self-motivated, proactive and resourceful in the completion of work assignments.
● Sense of accountability and ownership for work results.
● Ability to work with limited supervision.
● Knowledge of the following computer applications: MacBook equipment.
● Ability to maintain status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background
and MN disciplinary incidence research.
● Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or move quickly to contain a student.

Institution Description

We are a tuition-free public charter school with programming designed to meet the individualized needs of students with disabilities. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about how our program may be able to help your student grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Application Instructions/Comments

Send resume and district application to:
Human Resources, Attention: Lindsay Montana

Spero Academy

2701 California Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

hr@spero.academy
EOE/AA