Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year **

Location:** St. Paul Campus **

Reports to:** Principal / Director of Special Education **

OVERVIEW**
Prodeo Academy is a network of public charter schools serving the Twin Cities. It is a meaningful education solution that is closing the opportunity gap through data-driven instruction in a culture based on a foundation of five core values: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Development, and Enthusiasm. Shared expectations around these values enhance the opportunity for our scholars to reach their full potential. We are looking for team members committed to helping our students access greater opportunities, achieve future success, and contribute to the vitality of our community. **

VISION FOR POSITION**
Educate, plan, teach, facilitate, and evaluate students with special education needs according to local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines. **

POSITION FUNCTIONS** _

% of time_

30%-65%

Select, plan, and deliver appropriate instructional activities for special education students that will meet IEP goals and objectives and align with state standards.

• Monitor student progress according to IEP goals and make instruction changes when appropriate; report student progress to parents on a regular basis.
• Coordinate curriculum and teaching procedures with other general and special education staff members.
• Attend and participate in scheduled activities such as open houses and parent conferences.
• Supervise students according to the established schedule.
• Work with support staff, classroom teachers, and administration in dealing with student concerns in and outside of the teacher classroom.

20%-50%

Ensure Due Process requirements are met.

• Participate on interdisciplinary child study team and makes appropriate recommendations on referrals, assessments, eligibility, and diagnosis.
• Accurately administer and interpret diagnostic assessment instruments, behavioral observations, and/or reports appropriate for the area of training.
• Case manages students with disabilities and coordinates the development of Individual Education Program (IEP) evaluation plans, positive behavior support plans, and assessments for special education eligibility.
• Complete and distribute due process paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.

5%-15%

Communicate and collaborate with parents, teachers, support staff, administrators, and outside professional agencies in a professional manner.

• Communication occurs regarding the needs of students with disabilities, including but not limited to student progress, curriculum and instructional needs, and concerns.
• Engage in department, site, and district initiatives through building staff meetings, department meetings, and grade-level meetings.

5%

Professional Development. Attend and participate in staff meetings for staff development, administrative details, and curriculum projects.

JOB OUTCOMES

• Project a positive, cooperative, and respectful attitude with community members, parents, students, and other employees.
• Maintain a positive and professional education environment at all times
• Educate students to reach their full potential academically, emotionally, physically, and socially.
• Case manage special education students according to their IEPs and state and federal regulations, rules, and laws.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated flexibility and experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach
• Expert-level written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Excellent organization skills and consistency in meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, educational leadership, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management
• Entrepreneurial outlook and commitment to Prodeo Academy's mission

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education required: BA/BS degree
• Certification/Licensure Required: Licensure in the area of teaching assignment
• Record of exemplary results with students with disabilities
• Knowledge and application of assessment tools and due process procedures
• Experience in behavior management techniques

COMPENSATION
Salary for this position is very competitive and commensurate with experience.

Prodeo Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. **

Description of Setting III Program**
The Special Education Federal III Teaching Position will be expected to uphold the mission of the Federal III PRIDE Program: To nurture and develop engaged and self-determined learners in an inclusive and child-centered environment.

The Setting III program at Prodeo Academy is based on the Boys Town Education Model. The Boys Town Education Model is a behaviorally-based program that focuses on developing skills and teaching replacement behaviors for the student to help him or her be successful across environments. The model encourages positive approaches, uses a team approach in general settings, and is an ongoing process that is flexible based on each individual student's needs. The Boys Town Education Model Hallmarks include safety, positive and healthy relationships, individualized and strengths-focused, social skills curriculum, methods to teach and support skill acquisition, generalization and internalization, self-management/self-determination, and proactive administrative intervention. Overall, the model provides proactive teaching strategies with frequent positive interactions and feedback with the goal of preventing life skill deficits for each student.

The goal for all staff working with students within the Setting III program at Prodeo Academy is to acquire the appropriate skills to succeed in the mainstream classroom. As a part of the Boys Town model, students are provided academic and behavioral skills instruction in an optimal learning environment, incorporating explicit, small-group instruction with frequent, immediate, and consistent staff feedback. Once the student has demonstrated that they have acquired the specific skills within the Setting III environment, the staff member and student work together to promote the generalization of behaviors in general education setting(s)