Job Description
Start Date: 2026-27 School Year Location: St. Paul Campus Reports to: Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Updated: December 2025 POSITION SUMMARY Specialist Teachers are committed members of a team that is closing the opportunity gap for not only the students in their classroom but also the school. A Prodeo Academy Specialist Teacher is intensely focused on each student's growth. To do this, the Specialist Teacher provides a loving, structured classroom rooted in high expectations for behavior and learning. The Specialist Teacher will report to the Principal and will work in partnership with all members of the school team and the Team Leader. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is energized by challenging work, hungry for feedback, and able to work collaboratively across lines of difference with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness. ABOUT PRODEO Prodeo Academy, a network of public charter schools serving the Twin Cities, 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 Engagement. 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties represent the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Instruction Provides targeted instruction to students. Collect, analyze, and use data to provide differentiated instruction to scholars in small groups and individually. Create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for scholars while maintaining high expectations and rigor. Regularly adopt and internalize the curricula and the most effective instructional practices. Classroom Management Radiates warmth; is a positive presence when standing in front of students. Creates a safe, predictable environment for students; has high expectations for students. Values school-wide consistency and implementation of the most effective practices, follows school's Common Picture routines, procedures, and expectations. Ensure safety and supervision of students at all times. Data Analysis Sets and achieves ambitious goals with students. Manages and shares data regularly. Participates in regular grade-level and data meetings by sharing, analyzing, and reflecting on goals for scholars, self, and school. Identifies and analyzes strengths and growth areas in classroom/ grade level/ schoolwide data. Professional Development Attend all professional development offered by Prodeo Academy, including a 3-week training in August. Participate in Prodeo Academy's coaching model and feedback cycle. Demonstrate receptiveness to feedback; implement feedback. Demonstrate growth, progress, and achievement of professional goals. Attend, participate, and present during weekly grade-level and data meetings. Approaches teamwork with humility and offers help even when it hasn't been asked for Share resources, plans, and ideas openly with teammates. Communication Check and respond to team and family communication within 24-48 business hours. Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance, which is an essential function of the role. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the school and organization. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Prodeo Academy reserves the right to modify duties at any time. QUALIFICATIONS Education required: Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred. Certification/Licensure Required: Appropriate MN teaching license in (or ability to obtain). Record of exemplary results with students. Knowledge and application of assessment tools and data management. Experience working in a K–8 urban public or charter school setting preferred. CORE COMPETENCIES Commitment to Prodeo Academy's mission and values. Outstanding attention to detail and willingness to get the job done. Excellent organiz