Job Description

Job Location: Minnetonka - Minnetonka, MN 55343

Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 SalaryLionsgate Academy is a Public Charter School that specializes in educating students with living with Autism or other learning differences.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER-TRANSITIONS

Teaches transitions classes, including prerequisite skills in the areas of employment, post secondary education and independent living while incorporating social skills, as well as high school transition electives; reports on transition activities; collaborates with the transitions department team and develops relevant Community Based Instruction (CBI) for students throughout the school year.

OUR SCHOOL

Small class sizes, Grades 7-12

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, HSA, FSA

80 hours Paid Time Off in the school year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain accurate and complete lesson plans.
• Develop appropriate lesson plans and Community Based Instruction along that appropriately meets their transitions needs (ex: social skills, perspective taking, group work, self-awareness, community participation).
• Develop appropriate lesson plans and Community Based Instruction covering transition learning outcomes, benchmarks and activities for the transition areas of employment, post-secondary education and independent living
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students as required by law, policies, and administrative regulations. These include, but are not limited to, IEP reporting documents, grades, student portfolios, and transitions activities documents.
• Work with a team on the continued implementation and development of programming for transitions education of 7th-12th grade students.
• Collaborate with other staff members to create meaningful community learning opportunities and community-based partnerships.
• Prepare students for Community Based Instruction and support students in the community while participating in Community Based Instruction.
• Lead and train other staff who will be supporting students in participating in Community Based Instruction
• Work with other staff members in implementing accommodations and modifications.
• Evaluate students' progress on a continuous basis

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work well with families
• Awareness of autism and its manifestations, willingness to work with students on the autism spectrum
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent work habits including attendance, punctuality, and dependability
• Promotes a positive school culture
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team

QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Possession of a valid Minnesota Teaching License in Special Education
• Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete the required job tasks

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 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
• In process of gaining ASD Licensure or hold certificate with willingness to pursue licensure
• Work Based Learning Licensure
• PEERS School Based Certified Provider or willingness to be trained
• Experience, interest and/or expertise working with students on the autism spectrum, varied learning styles and levels of mastery