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Teacher, Counselor, GEAR UP -(2026-2027) Camden High
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$67,320 / year median in Minnesota
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Post Date:
Sep 1, 2026Location:
Minneapolis, MN, US Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.Job Title:
Teacher, Counselor, GEAR UP -(2026-2027) Camden High and Requisition ID number: 104919Close Date:
No established closing date; open until filledOrganizational Unit:
Camden High (10000035)Site:
Camden (0354)FTE :
.5 FTE; 42 weeks ; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full timeUnion:
Teachers(04)Functional Area:
Teaching Salary Range:
$55,796-$116,593Benefits:
Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off |HSA & FSA
| Retirement plan Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.- SUMMARY Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective. Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving. Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students. Assess students' developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs. Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate. Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning. Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals. Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development. Duties and Responsibilities- Encourage GEAR UP students and district staff to develop sustainable options that increase the college-going success rates for all GEAR UP students.
- Guide GEAR UP students in utilization of Naviance to promote college access awareness and readiness.
- Implement and coordinate comprehensive pre-college programs for middle and high school students that include, but are not limited to, career exploration, academic planning and preparation, college visits, mentoring, and financial planning.
- Serve as a college planning resource for teachers, educators, and counselors.
- Work cooperatively with other district-based GEAR UP staff, school personnel, families and the community at large, raising awareness of the benefits of a post-secondary education.
- Work cooperatively with educators to provide summer enrichment activities that include academic preparation, job-shadowing, college visits, etc. meeting the needs of the school district's students.
- Attend GEAR UP meetings, institutes, and conferences, providing continuous feedback and recommendations.
- Maintain data collection of GEAR UP activities and record student progress.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A
valid Minnesota teaching license as a K-12 or secondary Guidance Counselor; or proof of pending approved licensure- Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee.