Special Education Teacher (any disability area), 9-12th, SY2025-26

Date of Availability: 2025-2026 School year Date Closing: Open until filled Reports To: Executive Director / Sped Director Department: High School (Grades 9-12 ages 14-21) What Makes Us Special: Are you a passionate educator ready to make a real impact? At Paladin Career and Technical High School, we are dedicated to empowering students through innovative, personalized, and trauma-responsive education. Here's what makes us special and why you should consider joining our team: Innovative and Personalized Learning: Embrace a culture of innovation with project-based learning tailored to meet each student's unique strengths and needs. Commitment to Equity and Inclusion: Join a diverse and racially conscious staff dedicated to creating an environment where all voices are heard and valued. Teacher-Powered Schools: Experience autonomy and ownership in a teacher-powered model where educators shape school policies and curriculum. Experiential Learning Opportunities: Engage students in hands-on learning through our flexible Fifth Day Experience program on Fridays, connecting them with nature and real-world experiences. Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values open communication, collaboration, and continuous professional growth. Innovative Leadership: Work with a forward-thinking leadership team committed to adapting and evolving to meet the needs of our students and community. Join us at Paladin Career and Technical High School, where we are dedicated to empowering students, embracing diversity, and fostering a supportive, innovative educational community. About Paladin: Paladin is a forward-thinking, tuition-free public charter high school catering to grades 9-12+. We're renowned for our unique educational approach that combines personalized, interest-driven education with seminar-based, project-based, and experiential learning. This empowers students to steer their academic journey, immerse in subjects they're passionate about, and benefit from hands-on experiences. Our "relationships-first" philosophy and teacher-powered environment foster a transformative learning experience. Seek to join our team to see what we mean when we say, “Paladin is a better high school experience.” As a teacher-powered school, our educators are allowed to develop curriculum that activates their greatest strengths while meeting student needs. The freedom to design innovative learning experiences that engage students wholly is a liberating and inspiring change-of-pace from traditional education systems. Position Objective: Coordinate and facilitate a positive, successful, and hopeful community culture within the learning community to increase students’ potential for academic success in high school and beyond. Duties and Responsibilities: Conducts assessments for students who are being evaluated for special education services. Develops Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for all eligible students; including data collection for progress reports and present levels of academic and functional performance. Provides overall case management for students assigned to their caseload Maintains due process records adhering to timelines put forth by MDE and the Special Education Director (IEPs, progress reports, and evaluation reports) Provides ongoing academic support to students in coordination with the general education teacher(s) in a Project-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, and Work-Based Learning environment. Plans and facilitates parent and/or staff meetings as needed. Stays current on all special education legislation, laws, procedures, and policies. Prepares and executes project and student success plans in accordance with administrative guidelines on a weekly or monthly basis. Establishes and maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all students, staff, parents/guardians, and the community. Attends in-service training, conferences, staff meetings, and parent meetings as required. Adheres to Total Special Education Systems (TSES) Manual in accordance with MN law. Coordinates service times with related service providers and general education teacher(s). Collaborate with team members on service delivery, due process, and student schedules. Create a flexible, supportive, and student-centered learning community. Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding students. Other High level of patience and ability to calmly and clearly redirect and guide high school age students Demonstrate superior judgment in all aspects of work. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a strong team player. Familiarity and comfort with electronic forms of communication, including ready access and responsiveness to e-mail correspondence Be a part of a team driving. Drive students to and from school in a school-issued van. Other Duties As Assigned by Executive Director Experience and Qualifications: Possess appropriate MN Teaching License in Special Education (any disability area) Experience in the following areas is preferred, but not required. Additional training will be provided. Must possess and display excellent human relations skills when dealing with staff, students, and the school community. Ability to get along with other people, work cooperatively in team situations, and have patience in dealing with parents and students. Ability to work with physically, behaviorally, and/or emotionally impaired students. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to be flexible, have strong organizational skills, and be punctual. Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, including the use of email, Internet navigation, and Google Workspace. Passion for diversity and equity High level of patience and ability to calmly and clearly redirect and guide high school age students. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a strong team player. Knowledge of restorative practices Knowledge of the circle process Knowledge of trauma-informed care Knowledge of risk factors facing youth Knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Physical Requirements: Regularly required to walk throughout a building and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or push up to 90 pounds, and may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Job Term: Full Time, 10 Month Work Schedule: 8 hours per day (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday Salary and Benefits: Salary is dependent on education and years of experience in the field. Paladin offers a salary and benefits package that is competitive with surrounding school districts in the area including employee health, dental, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance. Dependent coverage is available at group rate costs. As a public school, Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is included within the benefits package. A reimbursement program for post-secondary education and training is available for qualifying employees. For Additional Information: REL/TPT Learning for a lifetime Documentary: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midwest/videos/social-emotional-learning-for-a-lifetime.aspx Website: www.pcths.org Facebook: facebook.com/PaladinCTHS Instagram: instagram.com/paladincths/ Youtube: Discover a Better High School Experience at Paladin Career Tech Equity Vision: Paladin Career & Technical High School is committed to ensuring an equitable and respectful educational experience for every student, family, and staff member, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, home or first language, religion, national origin, age, or physical appearance. Paladin Career & Technical High School seeks individuals who embody this commitment. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $49,830.00 - $83,276.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Ability to Relocate: Coon Rapids, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person