Middle School Special Education Teacher (Service Provider) & Case Manager (SY 2026-27)

Job Category: School Year – Salaried Teachers and Other Licensed Salaried Employees

Classification: FTE 1.0

Job Location: Onsite

Starting Salary: $45,000 - $75,720+ , plus $3,000 sign on stipend each year for the first 3 years of working at HCPA as a SPED Teacher. At the start of the renewed 4th year with HCPA as a SPED Teacher, the $3,000 will be added to base salary. Additional lanes may be applied based on the position.

Reports To: Director of Teaching & Learning

Hmong College Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12. If you want to make a difference as part of a dynamic educational community, we invite you to apply to join our team at Hmong College Prep Academy where graduates will be rich in experiences, culture, knowledge and pride, and will be ready for the challenges of college and beyond.

Position Summary

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The Middle School Special Education Teacher (Service Provider) & Case Manager is responsible for instructing special education students and managing a caseload of students with Individualized Education Plans, including managing due process requirements.

The Middle School Special Education Teacher (Service Provider) & Case Manager’s role is to provide a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth and instruct students in grade level content, making subjects accessible based on a student’s reading and math skill level per their IEP. They motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation.
• Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide small group instruction, adapt general education lessons, assess student work, and implement accommodations
• Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students’ IEP goals.
• Organization and distribution of special education media and materials for resources in general education classrooms
• Collaborate to plan and compose Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students through an evaluation process.
• Facilitate and plan for IEP team meetings with necessary team members, including student guardians.
• Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents of students regarding progress of their child.
• Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities.
• Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results.
• Possess knowledge and ability to utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (i.e. MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan, etc.)
• Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
• Collaborate with related service providers.
• Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers.
• Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family.
• Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Attend ongoing professional development opportunities related to special education.
• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Support the Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with systems used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Provides differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure student mastery of content

? Bus duty – assist with walking students to the busses at the end of the day

? Breakfast and/or lunch duty – assist with monitoring based on a rotational schedule

• Other related duties as assigned

Accountabilities

• Adhere to MN Teachers Code of Conduct
• Supports school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA.
• Participates in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families; a culture that is positive, open to the views of others, and uses social skills to resolve conflicts.
• Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff.
• Responds appropriately and promptly to parent, student, and staff member needs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.

Engagement Activities

Volunteer activities

3 HCPA volunteer activities are required. These events take place outside of the traditional school day. Teachers may select the activities that fit best with their interests and student grade level. These activities may include open houses, school dances, prom, concerts, etc

Required activities:

• Grade Level Parent Meetings
• Fall and Spring Parent /Teacher Conferences
• HCPA Graduation

Misc. Committees

There are many additional opportunities for members of the HCPA teaching staff to engage with the community and personally expand their skills. Participation in these committees is highly encouraged.