EMPLOYMENT

Global Academy is seeking passionate, dedicated teachers who will provide best-practice instruction to diverse learners. Global Academy is an award-winning charter school that leads the state in closing the achievement gap for diverse students. Global Academy’s mission is based on the principles of the International Baccalaureate Programme and is an authorized IB site. Global Academy is the first charter school in Minnesota to have iPads for each of its 430 students in grades K-8. Global Academy’s school culture is exemplary in providing a calm, safe environment in which students can learn.

Below are job descriptions for current openings.  

Arabic Teacher (K-8), 2021-2022 school year

Global Academy is seeking passionate, dedicated teachers who provide best-practice instruction to diverse learners in Grades K-8.

Responsibilities:

• Articulate the mission and vision of Global Academy to students, parents, and the greater community.
• Create a classroom environment in which every child can succeed and which established high academic and behavior standards
• Teach spoken and written Standard Modern Arabic
• Follow Minnesota school law as it pertains to teaching
• Motivate each student to develop his/her full potential
• Create a positive rapport with students and parents
• Demonstrate high proficiency and expertise in content areas
• Create effective lesson plans and instructional materials
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Provide individualized and small group instruction as needed
• Teach all approved curricula
• Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Maintain a safe classroom environment
• Implement and support the School Wide Positive Behavior System established by the school
• Assess the progress of each student
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and progress reports
• Communicate with parents during the school day and outside the normal classroom days as required
• Identify student needs and make appropriate referrals for students services
• Collaborate with the Student Support Team to write IEPS
• Help to promote and maintain a professional environment
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals and volunteers as necessary
• Be supportive and collaborative with colleagues and administrators
• Demonstrate the attributes of a life-long learner
• Stay current with best teaching practices
• Successfully participate in the faculty professional development and evaluation system
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the administration

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license in Arabic language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Standard Modern Arabic and English
• Native Arabic speaker preferred
• Proficient in educational technology
• Ability to work with diverse student populations

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Global Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate among applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.

To Apply

Send cover letter, resume, college transcript, copy of license (if available), and three written letters of reference, and a teaching video (if available) to:

Helen Fisk, Director

Global Academy

3000 5^th Street NW

New Brighton, MN 55112

Or submit electronically to

helen.fisk@globalacademy.us

Application deadline:  Open until filled

Position begins: Mid August 2021

Elementary Teacher, 2021-2022 School Year

Global Academy is seeking passionate, dedicated teachers who will provide best-practice instruction to diverse learners. Global Academy is an award-winning charter school that leads the state in closing the achievement gap for diverse students. Global Academy’s mission is based on the principles of the International Baccalaureate Programme and is an authorized IB Primary Years Program site. Global Academy’s school culture is exemplary in providing a calm, safe environment in which students can learn.

Global Academy is looking for teachers for two types of elementary positions during the 2021-2021 school year:

1. Homeroom teachers – we do not know the specific grade levels yet but we are hiring additional K-6 teachers
2. Academic specialists – these teachers provide intervention services in reading and math in a whole group or small group setting.

Responsibilities:

• Articulate the mission and vision of Global Academy to students, parents, and the greater community
• Create a classroom environment in which every child can succeed and which establishes high academic and behavior standards
• Demonstrate high proficiency and expertise in content areas
• Create effective lesson plans and instructional materials
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Teach all approved curricula
• Implement and support the School Wide Positive Behavior System established by the school
• Assess the progress of each student
• Use standardized test data to make instructional decisions
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and progress reports
• Communicate with parents during the school day and outside the normal classroom hours as required
• Identify student needs and make appropriate referrals for student services
• Help to promote and maintain a professional environment
• Direct paraprofessionals and volunteers as necessary
• Demonstrate the attributes of a lifelong learner
• Participate successfully in the faculty professional development and evaluation system
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the administration

Required Qualifications

• Must be licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to teach elementary students (Grades 1-6 or K-6) by the State of Minnesota or eligible to be licensed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with educational technology
• Ability to work with diverse student populations
• Commitment to educational equity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with ESL population
• Knowledge of or experience with the International Baccalaureate Program

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

To Apply

Send cover letter, resume, college transcript, copy of license (if available), and three written letters of reference, and a 20 min teaching video (if available) to:

Helen Fisk, Director

Global Academy

3000 5^th Street NW

New Brighton, MN 55112

Or submit electronically to

helen.fisk@globalacademy.us

Applications due: ASAP -positions open until filled

Position begins: Mid August 2021

Physical Education Teacher (K-8), 2021-2022 School Year

Global Academy is seeking passionate, dedicated physical education teacher who will provide best-practice instruction to diverse learners in grade kindergarten through eighth grades.  Due to the COVID 19 health situation, this person hired for this job should be prepared to change assignments as needed to meet the students’ needs.

Responsibilities:

• Articulate the mission and vision of Global Academy to students, parents, and the greater community
• Create a classroom environment in which every child can succeed and which establishes high academic and behavior standards
• Motivate each student to develop his/her full potential
• Create a positive rapport with students and parents
• Demonstrate high proficiency and expertise in content areas
• Develop curriculum, units, and lesson plans for new units of study
• Create effective lesson plans and instructional materials
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Provide individualized and small group instruction as needed
• Teach all approved curricula
• Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Maintain a safe classroom environment
• Implement and support the School Wide Positive Behavior System established by the school
• Assess the progress of each student
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and progress reports
• Communicate with parents during the school day and outside the normal classroom hours as required
• Identify student needs and make appropriate referrals for student services
• Help to promote and maintain a professional environment
• Direct paraprofessionals and volunteers as necessary
• Be supportive and collaborative with colleagues and administrators
• Demonstrate the attributes of a lifelong learner
• Stay current with best teaching practices
• Participate successfully in the faculty professional development and evaluation system
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the administration

Required Qualifications

• Must be licensed to teach physical education in grades K-8 by the State of Minnesota
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in educational technology
• Ability to work with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with ESL population
• Knowledge of or experience with the International Baccalaureate Program
• Experience in developing curriculum
• Experience in outdoor education

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Global Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate among applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.

Global Academy offers competitive benefits and salaries for its teaching faculty.

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• a cover letter,
• resume,
• 3  signed letters of recommendation,
• college transcripts,
• a copy of teaching license, and
• a 20 minute dvd showing the candidate teaching (if available)

 Send electronic submissions to:

helen.fisk@globalacademy.us

Mail to Global Academy:

Helen Fisk, Director

3000 5^th Street NW

New Brighton, MN 55112

 Applications due: Ongoing

Position begins: Mid August 2021

Special Education Teacher (K-8), 2021-2022 School Year

Global Academy is seeking passionate, dedicated teachers who will provide best-practice instruction to diverse learners.   Global Academy is an award-winning charter school that leads the state in closing the achievement gap for diverse students.  Global Academy’s mission is based on the principles of the International Baccalaureate Programme and is an authorized IB site.  Global Academy is the first charter school in Minnesota to have iPads for each of its 450 students in grade K-8.  Global Academy’s school culture is exemplary in providing a calm, safe environment in which students can learn.  Global Academy typically serves about 40 special education students with a variety of disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Articulate the mission and vision of Global Academy to students, parents, and the greater community
• Collaborate with teachers, school psychologist and other specialists in conducting special education evaluations and writing evaluation summary reports
• Administer standardized evaluation instruments in conformance with professional standards of administration
• Write Individual Education Plans
• Plan and conduct special education team meetings
• Assess and document the progress of special education students and communicate progress to parents through informal and formal progress reports
• Maintain special education records in accordance with Minnesota Department of Education guidelines
• Serve on Student Assistance Team
• Supervise and direct the activities of special education assistants
• Collaborate with teachers and instructional assistants to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with IEPs
• Create a positive rapport with students and parents
• Motivate each student to develop his/her full potential
• Create a classroom environment in which every child can succeed and which establishes high academic and behavior standards
• Create effective lesson plans and instructional materials
• Provide individualized and small group instruction as needed
• Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Maintain a safe classroom environment
• Implement and support the School Wide Positive Behavior System established by the school
• Use standardized test data to make instructional decisions  
• Communicate with parents during the school day and outside the normal classroom hours as required
• Identify student needs and make appropriate referrals for student services
• Work collaboratively with administration/sped coordinator to guarantee student success
• Help to promote and maintain a professional environment
• Be supportive and collaborative with colleagues and administrators
• Demonstrate the attributes of a lifelong learner
• Stay current with best teaching practices
• Participate successfully in the faculty professional development and evaluation system
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the administration

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to teach a special education disability by the State of Minnesota
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in educational technology
• Ability to work with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Special Education Teacher
• Experience working with ESL population
• Knowledge of or experience with the International Baccalaureate Program
• Experience in developing curriculum

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• a cover letter,
• resume,
• 3 signed letters of recommendation,
• college transcripts,
• a copy of teaching license, and

Global Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate among applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.

Global Academy offers competitive salaries and benefits for its teaching faculty.

Submit to:  helen.fisk@globalacademy.us

Applications due: Ongoing

Position begins:  Mid August 2021

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