Special Education Teacher

Sojourner Truth Academy (STA) is currently seeking committed, passionate, Special Education Teacher who hold a belief in the ability of our scholars, to join our team of Licensed Primary Elementary Teachers and for the 2023-2024 school year.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of STA’s Academic Team, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for setting standards and laying a foundation of academic and social success for multilingual scholars by providing high quality, relevant educational instruction in a positive learning environment. 

Sojourner Truth Academy is a PK-8 open-enrollment public charter school in Minneapolis, MN. 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. 

COMPENSATION   

• $38,000-$48,000+ Experience-based, Teachers
• Potential Annual Performance-Based Salary Increase
• Teacher & Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Institution
• Staff tuition reimbursement program for pursuing a teaching license or furthering teacher education 
• Competitive Family Benefits Plan: 
• Single Medical Coverage Paid at 100%
• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Retirement benefits
• Health and fitness benefits
• Educators are part of Phase 1B in the Minnesota Health Department's Covid19 vaccination plan.

STA WORK CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT

WORK CULTURE

• An open-door, community-like environment where staff and scholars are valued and celebrated
• 89% of staff agree STA is a good place to teach and learn
• Entering the second year of our 5-year Strategic Implementation plan in support of our scholar success profile with 3 strategic priorities: 1) Create strong academic vision and support for strong instructional practice 2) Increase effective use of data to drive scholar success 

3) Develop a talent strategy that builds and effective team and drives a joyful culture

OUR STAFF

• Cultural competency is prized, nurtured, and developed at STA
• STA takes pride in the diversity of our staff: 59% of staff are people of color; 28% of STA teachers are people of color
• 55% of STA staff have between 3-24 years tenure

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT

• 92% of staff agree STA is committed to improving instructional practice
• Team-based work culture with embedded weekly professional learning community sessions
• Focus on data driven growth with 13 annual PD days, on demand Specialist Teacher support in math, reading, special education, & ELL education
• Licensure CEU requirements embedded into staff development schedule 
• Weekly teacher support from Lead Teacher, grade-level teams, MTSS Team & our Academic & Behavior Support Team
• 10 days annual paid time off with 21 paid school holidays

IN THE CLASSROOM

• 24:1 Classroom scholar to teacher ratio
• 13:2 Pre-Kindergarten scholar to teacher ratio 
• A support staff member in every classroom
• Classroom Budget provided

REQUIRED TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching positions require an appropriate Minnesota Teaching license.