Sojourner Truth Academy is a high-performing, PK-8 open enrollment public charter school. We are driven by our mission to prepare children for the future by building confidence and a strong sense of self-worth through small classrooms and an open, safe, family-like environment. STA supports families by embracing change when necessary for the good of the children and serving as a bridge to the community. Staff at STA is dedicated to and held accountable for providing a learning experience that is culturally relevant, challenging and fun. Sojourner Truth Academy is a results-driven school founded in 1999. Sojourner Truth Academy (STA) is currently seeking hard-working, passionate, social- justice-oriented educators to join our team as Special Education Teachers for the 2016-2017 school year. JOB DESCRIPTION Every STA teacher has the opportunity to join a team of motivated, mission-driven teammates who are committed to taking responsibility for their students’ learning. STA teachers are charged with providing a rigorous, fast-paced, and highly structured learning environment for their scholars. Our core subjects include literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies. Candidates that are selected for an interview will receive additional information regarding the specific roles and responsibilities. RESPONSIBILITIES Prove the Possible *Student achievement is our number one job Drive Results *Ensure high standards for student behavior, performance, and attendance Instructional Leadership *Deliver well-planned, rigorous, and meaningful lessons *Use data to inform instruction Build Relationships *Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position *Serve as a positive force committed to our mission Perform other duties as required and assigned *Teachers must demonstrate knowledge and support of STA’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior CORE VALUE AND BELIEFS All STA Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values: 1) Children are at the center of everything we do. 2) Our mission requires bold thought and action. 3) We choose optimism. 4) We push ourselves to improve. 5) We are stronger together. 6) We create fun and a little weirdness. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. STA EMPLOYMENT LOGISTICS *Sojourner Truth Academy’s work day is 7:15am-3:15pm, Monday-Friday * All STA Staff are expected to attend and participate in all monthly Family Events at the school.
Licensed Special Education Teacher K-8
Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing, 1.0 FTE, Various Dakota County locations, MN
STARTING DATE:October, 2016 RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Provide direct and consultative educational services to kindergarten through high school age students who are deaf or hard of hearing in multiple school district general and special education settings 2.Conduct assessments and develop and implement individual educational plans in accordance with due process and district practice and child study procedures 3.Work cooperatively with local district educational teams to develop and implement students’ educational programs 4. Comply with School Board policies and administrative practices, including those procedures outlined in the staff and student handbooks
Bachelor of Science Nurse
The Registered Nurse (RN) participates and collaborates in planning, providing and evaluating school health services. Provide appropriate health services to students. The RN works with students, parents, school, medical and social work personnel for the control and prevention of disease and for the development of optimal health and safety of each student.
Bldg Assessment/Tech Supp Specialist
For a complete job description please see the Mounds View Public Schools website at www.moundsviewschools.org and follow the employment link.
Teaching Assistant
Seeking a self-motivated individual to provide support to the faculty of New Dominion School. New Dominion School provides on-site education at Gerard Academy, for children in grades K-12 who are struggling with academic, emotional, and/or behavioral barriers. The school also provides an educational experience for students from surrounding communities who are not successful in their current school districts. Responsibilities will include providing educational assistance to students in the areas of instruction, preparation of classroom materials, records management, student supervision and mentorship while ensuring student safety. Candidates for this position should have strong organization and communication skills, have the ability to multi-task and be accountable to a teacher led approach in the classroom setting.
Substitute Teacher
Teach students with emotional and behavior disorders within a school setting for grades K-12, operated in conjunction with a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents. Responsibilities include creating a positive and supportive classroom climate, engaging in a variety of instructional techniques and behavior management strategies that insure effective implementation of student IEP’s, administering lesson plans, providing instruction on assigned subject areas, and providing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.