2025-2026 School Year
Part time Online Special Education Teacher Cologne Academy (PreKindergarten-8th Grade Public School) - Cologne, MN is located in Carver County and currently enrolls approximately 750 students between our onsite and virtual academy. Cologne Academy offers its students an enriched learning experience through the Core Knowledge curriculum and an individualized approach to learning. Cologne Academy seeks professional educators who are passionate about contributing to its mission and vision that focuses on academics and character development.
Employment with Cologne Academy offers teamwork, challenges, and room to grow. We believe that excellent teachers are critical to the success of all students. We are committed to creating a high-performance work environment with continuous professional growth in support of growth in all domains for all students.
The ideal candidate will join a large special education team with an on-site assistant director, school psychologist, full-time school social worker, behavior interventionist, due process secretary, paraprofessionals, all related service providers, and a continuum of intervention services in its MTSS programming.
Qualifications:
Licensed as a Special Education Teacher in Minnesota or licensable if enrolled in a training program or have related experience
Excellent skills in communication and collaboration (families and staff)
Proficient in delivering instruction in a virtual setting
Team oriented – working with other providers, teachers and families
Key Responsibilities:
Provide live, online specialized instruction as outlined in IEPs (range of services includes reading, math, writing, organizational skills).
Provide services based on individual needs in areas such as social skills, behavior regulation, social skills, and academics.
Develop and implement IEPs that address each child's unique needs.
Use evidence-based practices and assessments to monitor progress and adjust instruction and services as needed.
Work with classroom teachers to modify expectations for classwork and assignments based on individual student needs and to provide information about accommodations needed in the classroom.
Create and implement communication systems with families.
Work collaboratively with the Lead Special Education Teacher to identify curricula and instructional materials and online instructional strategies relevant to each students’ needs and participate in training on instructional resources available at Cologne Academy.
Maintain accurate records, including assessment data, progress reports, and other required documentation for purposes of compliance.
Other duties as assigned
Competitive salary and benefits. Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Please see the Employment tab under “District Services” to submit an application www.cologneacademy.org
Questions – Please direct to Dr. Peterson [email protected]
Position open until filled.
Start date: July/August 2025
