Openings as of 4/23/2025
Student Support Services

Elementary Special Education Teacher

JobID: 201

Position Type:
  Student Support Services


Date Posted:
  2/11/2025


Location:
  CPA Elementary
(High-Needs School)


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


Closing Date:
  open until filled


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Community of Peace Academy is an urban public charter school located on the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota serving approximately 900 students in grades PreK to 12. 2025-2026 was our 31st anniversary school year. Community of Peace Academy fosters academic excellence and character development through the education of the whole person - mind, body and will. Driven by peace, relationships and academic excellence, CPA strives to create an educated, empowered and ethical community, at school and within the broader society.  
 
We are seeking a Elementary Special Education Teacher to join CPA’s Special Education team. This Teacher will provide direct and indirect service to eligible students in CPA’s 1st grade through 4th grade. This teacher will also oversee due process requirements for the students on his or her caseload, direct the work of program paraprofessionals, collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators in support of student academic and social/emotional success, monitor student progress and facilitate due process meetings.
 
The qualified applicant will hold a MN Teaching license in Special Education. He or she will also possess strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills with students, families and staff, and will demonstrate an unyielding commitment to helping all students attain high academic and ethical standards of performance.
 
Special Education Teachers manage a 15 student caseload and have 2 allocated time within the school day to complete and work on Due Process.  In addition, Special Education Teachers are supported at CPA by a full-time, on-site Special Education Coordinator, a Due Process Specialist and a Special Education Coach. All new teachers are paired with a Mentor.  
 
 




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Openings as of 4/23/2025
Student Support Services

7th/8th Grade Special Education Teacher

JobID: 358

Position Type:
  Student Support Services


Date Posted:
  10/24/2024


Location:
  CPA Middle School


Date Available:
  TBD


Closing Date:
  Open until filled


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Community of Peace Academy is an urban public charter school located on the East Side of St. Paul Minnesota serving nearly 850 students in grades PreK to 12.  The 2024/2025 school year will be our 30th year in operation!  We take pride in being a multicultural community of students and staff committed to educating the whole person -  mind, body and will - for peace, justice, freedom, compassion, wholeness and fullness of life for all.   
 
We are seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher to join CPA’s Special Education team for the 2024-2025 school year.  The Special Education Teacher will provide direct and indirect academic instruction and support to eligible students in a Resource and Co-Taught setting and in the general classroom in accordance with individual IEP needs.  The Special Education Teacher will also oversee due process requirements for the students on his or her caseload, direct the work of program paraprofessionals, collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators in support of student academic and social/emotional success, monitor student progress and facilitate due process meetings.
 
The qualified applicant will hold a MN Teaching license in ASD, ABS, SLD or EBD.  They will have a strong background in academic and social/emotional skills instruction and in behavior management.  The qualified applicant will also possess strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills with students, families and staff, and will demonstrate an unyielding commitment to helping all students attain high academic and ethical standards of performance.
 
Special Education Teachers at CPA are supported by a full-time, on-site Special Education Director, a Due Process Specialist and a Special Education Coach. All new teachers are paired with a Mentor.  Caseloads for special education teachers are between 12-14 students. 




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Openings as of 4/23/2025
Student Support Services

High School Special Education Teacher

JobID: 416

Position Type:
  Student Support Services


Date Posted:
  3/24/2025


Location:
  CPA High School


Date Available:
  08/11/2025


Closing Date:
  Open until filled


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Community of Peace Academy is an urban public charter school located on the East Side of St. Paul Minnesota serving over 900 students in grades PreK to 12.  The 2025/2026 school year will be our 31st year in operation!  We take pride in being a multicultural community of students and staff committed to educating the whole person -  mind, body and will - for peace, justice, freedom, compassion, wholeness and fullness of life for all.   
 
We are seeking a High School Special Education Teacher to join CPA’s Special Education team for the 2025-2026 school year.  The Special Education Teacher will provide direct and indirect academic and behavioral instruction and support to eligible students in a resource setting and in the general classroom in accordance with individual IEP needs.  The Special Education Teacher will also oversee due process requirements for the students on his or her caseload, direct the work of program paraprofessionals, collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators in support of student academic and social/emotional success, monitor student progress and facilitate due process meetings.
 
The qualified applicant will hold a MN Teaching license in ASD, ABS, SLD or EBD.  They will have a strong background in academic and social/emotional skills instruction and in behavior management.  The qualified applicant will also possess strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills with students, families and staff, and will demonstrate an unyielding commitment to helping all students attain high academic and ethical standards of performance.
 
Special Education Teachers manage a 15 student caseload and have allocated time within the school day to complete and work on Due Process.  In addition, Special Education Teachers are supported at CPA by a full-time, on-site Special Education Coordinator, a Due Process Specialist and a Special Education Coach. All new teachers are paired with a Mentor.  




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Openings as of 4/23/2025
Student Support Services

High School Guidance Counselor

JobID: 307

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor


Date Posted:
  3/28/2025


Location:
  CPA
(High-Needs School)


Date Available:
  08/04/2025


Closing Date:
  open until filled


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Community of Peace Academy is an urban public charter school located on the East Side of St. Paul Minnesota serving over 800 students in grades PreK to 12.  We take pride in being a multicultural community of students and staff committed to educating the whole person -  mind, body and will - for peace, justice, freedom, compassion, wholeness and fullness of life for all.   
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
1) Extensive knowledge of the college admission process
2) Ability to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive college counseling program that will reinforce the Community of Peace mission
3) Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
4) Flexibility; ability to manage simultaneous demands from a variety of sources; ability to manage crisis situations that impact individuals as well as large groups; and maintain emotional control under stress
5) Detail oriented, interpret policy, procedures, and data; compile and coordinate student data
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1) Plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive college registration program that will fulfill the Community of Peace mission across appropriate grade levels.
2) Assist and inform students about career opportunities including: post secondary option, college/career fairs, college assessments, scholarship opportunity, employment, volunteer, financial aid, deadline dates, school summer options, internship and mentorship program
3) Research, establish and maintain long-term relationships within the college admissions arena, including but not limited to – college admissions counselors/directors, university outreach centers
4) Classroom presentation on career opportunity
5) Coordinate all college speakers and college trips
6) Maintain constant and open communication with students, parents, teachers and administrators regarding the college admission process
7) Work closely to ensure all high school students are in compliance with state regulations regarding high school credits and that they are reported in an efficient and easy manner to external evaluators, track and manage student academic records and college application status/decisions
8) Assist with other administrative duties, when necessary, including, but not limited to, lunch duty
9) Conduct individual and/or small group meetings with students and their families when necessary (e.g., financial aid workshops, transition from high school to college, etc); communicate in a clear and effective manner
10) Facilitation of the registration process i.e. new/transfer students registration, Middle School registration, registration for enrolled students, PSEO students and alternative school program etc..
11) Consult with students, parents and teachers regarding graduation requirements and high standards profile.
12) Classroom presentation on registration process at the middle school
13) Refer students to alternative school programs such as: ALC, PSEO, adult learning center, summer school, job and camps. 
14) Project a professional, responsible, and positive image, establish and maintain a work environment conducive to positive staff morale
15) Demonstrate trustworthiness in dealing with confidential matters and conduct all school-related meetings in a professional manner
16) Assist High School teaching staff in their advisory responsibilities




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