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STEP Academy

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Teaching Licenses (Elementary Education, Mathematics, Social Studies, etc.)| Special Education| Administrative and Other Roles

Position 1:

K-5 Elementary Teachers

Listing/Application Link:

Location

Type:

Minnesota

Full-Time

Position Description:

Why STEP Academy?

*Be a part of a system where your leaders honestly believe you are a PERSON FIRST (mentally healthy, a daughter/son/child, a husband/wife/partner, a parent, a friend) and a teacher second. At STEP Academy, it's ok to prioritize your family and your mental health and be honest about it.

*We have an Educational Assistant assigned fulltime to every elementary classroom.

*There is behavior specialist support and a staffed reflection room available to support behavior interventions and problem solving.

*We have a social worker on staff to support mental health needs.

*We have a commitment to school improvement every day, every week, and every year. We are constantly seeking to make school more effective for our students and staff.

*We believe that every student who enters our doors has the potential to be prepared to participate in Minnesota's PSEO early college entrance. We work tirelessly every day to help students believe this, own this, and be this. Every student. Not just students who are "advanced" or "high ability," EVERY STUDENT.

*Class sizes are 20 students in K-2 and 25 students in 3-5.



The Position: STEP Academy is hiring full time elementary teachers.



Preferred Qualifications:

Elementary teaching license (MN)

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Experience working with ELL populations

Cultural competence

Minimum Qualifications:

Any teaching license and willingness to obtain an out of area designation

Bachelor's degree, ability to obtain a Tier 1 or 2 teaching license, and willingness to work toward a higher tier teaching license

An understanding, experience, and/or passion for working with elementary school students

How To Apply:

Submit your letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to STEP Academy at info@stepacademymn.com.

Teaching Licenses:

Elementary Education

Career and Technical Education:

Special Education:

Administrative and Other Roles:

Position 2:

Special Education Teachers

Listing/Application Link:

Location

Type:

Minnesota

Full-Time

Position Description:

STEP Academy is a K-12 destination charter school located in St. Paul, Minnesota that serves a student body primarily made up of first generation Somali/East African students. STEP Academy ensures all students are nurtured and empowered to use their personal attributes and acquired knowledge to have the choice to participate in early college entrance through the Minnesota PSEO program. The school boasts a leadership team and school board that listen to and support their teachers and staff, believing that you are a person first and an educator second.



** At STEP Academy, all special education teachers enjoy small caseloads, a safe and supportive environment, and a pay incentive for serving in the high need area of special education.



The Position: STEP Academy is hiring a special education teacher to primarily teach students with a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) but may also support students with other needs. The teacher will also have a caseload of students and be responsible for progress reporting, completing annual IEPs, and helping with new evaluations.



Preferred Qualifications:

Any special education teaching license

Any teaching license and special education experience

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Experience working with ELL populations

Cultural competence

Somali speaker is a plus



Minimum Qualifications:

Any teaching license and willingness to obtain an out of area designation

Bachelor's degree, ability to obtain a Tier 1 or 2 teaching license, and willingness to work toward a higher tier teaching license

An understanding of or experience working with special education students

Familiarity with student data, due process, and special education practices and willingness to learn on the job through support and mentoring

Cultural competence



How To Apply:

Submit your letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to STEP Academy at info@stepacademymn.com.ttp://stepacademymn.com/

Teaching Licenses:

Career and Technical Education:

Special Education:

Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist (mild to moderate only)| Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders| Special Education: Developmental Disabilities| Special Education: Emotional Behavioral Disorders| Special Education: Learning Disabilities

Administrative and Other Roles:

Position 3:

Elementary Specialist Teachers

Listing/Application Link:

Location

Type:

Minnesota

Full-Time

Position Description:

STEP Academy is a K-12 destination charter school located in St. Paul and now Burnsville, Minnesota that serves a student body primarily made up of first generation Somali/East African students. STEP Academy ensures all students are nurtured and empowered to use their personal attributes and acquired knowledge to have the choice to participate in early college entrance through the Minnesota PSEO program. The school boasts a leadership team and school board that listen to and support their teachers and staff, believing that you are a person first and an educator second.



The Position: STEP Academy is hiring a full time elementary art/science specialist teacher to teach during classroom teacher prep periods.



Preferred Qualifications:

Passion for active, creative student experiences.

Elementary teaching license (Minnesota or ability to obtain)

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Experience working with ELL populations

Cultural competence

Minimum Qualifications:

Any teaching license and willingness to obtain an out of area designation

Bachelor's degree, ability to obtain a Tier 1 or 2 teaching license, and willingness to work toward a higher tier teaching license

An understanding, experience, and/or passion for working with elementary school students

How To Apply:

Submit your letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to STEP Academy at info@stepacademymn.com.

Teaching Licenses:

Elementary Education

Career and Technical Education:

Special Education:

Administrative and Other Roles:

Position 4:

English Language Arts Teacher

Listing/Application Link:

Location

Type:

Minnesota

Full-Time

Position Description:

STEP Academy is a K-12 charter school located in St. Paul, Minnesota that serves a student body primarily made up of first generation Somali/East African students. As a destination school, STEP Academy ensures all students are nurtured and empowered to use their personal attributes and acquired knowledge to have the choice to participate in early college entry through the Minnesota PSEO program. STEP Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of our entire learning community: students, staff, parents, and administrators.

The Position: Full Time 9-11 grade English Language Arts Teaching Position

Preferred Qualifications:

5-12 ELA teaching license

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Experience working with ELL populations

Cultural competence

Minimum Qualifications:

Any teaching license and willingness to obtain an out of area designation

Bachelor's degree at any subject, ability to obtain a Tier 1 or 2 teaching license, and willingness to work toward a higher tier teaching license

Experience teaching English Language Arts and/or high school.

Cultural competence

Because we are a college prep school preparing students for college two years before their peers, STEP Academy is particularly interested in applicants who have college or community college teaching experience.

How To Apply:

Submit your letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to STEP Academy at info@stepacademymn.com.

Teaching Licenses:

Communication Arts and Literature: Middle Level (Endorsement)

Career and Technical Education:

Special Education:

Administrative and Other Roles:

Position 5:

Social Studies Teacher

Listing/Application Link:

Location

Type:

Minnesota

Full-Time

Position Description:

Why STEP Academy?

*Be a part of a system where your leaders honestly believe you are a PERSON FIRST (mentally healthy, a daughter/son/child, a husband/wife/partner, a parent, a friend) and a teacher second. At STEP Academy, it's ok to prioritize your family and your mental health and be honest about it.

*There is behavior specialist support and a staffed reflection room available to support behavior interventions and problem solving.

*We have a social worker on staff to support mental health needs.

*We have a commitment to school improvement every day, every week, and every year. We are constantly seeking to make school more effective for our students and staff.

*We believe that every student who enters our doors has the potential to be prepared to participate in Minnesota's PSEO early college entrance. We work tirelessly every day to help students believe this, own this, and be this. Every student. Not just students who are "advanced" or "high ability," EVERY STUDENT.

*Class sizes are 25-27 students.

The Position: Full time 6-8 Social Studies teacher

Preferred Qualifications:

5-12 Minnesota Tier 2-4 Social Studies teaching license

3+ years experience teaching middle school students

An understanding of Minnesota Graduation Standards for Social Studies Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Experience working with ELL populations Cultural competence.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any teaching license and willingness to obtain an out of area designation

Bachelor's degree at any subject

Ability to obtain a Tier 1 or 2 teaching license, and willingness to work toward a higher tier teaching license.

How To Apply:

Submit your letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to STEP Academy at: info@stepacademymn.com

Teaching Licenses:

Social Studies| Social Studies: Middle Level (Endorsement)

Career and Technical Education:

Special Education:

Administrative and Other Roles:

Contact Information

Rani

Hayden

Principal

6127101064

STEP Academy

835 5th St E, St Paul

St. Paul

Minnesota

55106

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