Middle School ALC Homeroom Teacher Saints Academy - St. Francis Learning Center

Middle School ALC Homeroom Teacher | 6‑8 | Saints Academy – St. Francis Learning Center

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching (6‑8)/ School Counselor
• Date Posted: 5/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Saints Academy (High‑Needs School)
• Date Available:
  
  07/01/2026

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants must complete the online application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Applications received no later than May 20th, 2026 will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled.

Saints Academy is a small Area Learning Center with only one teacher per content area. Class sizes are typically in the low to mid‑teens. The Academy is planning and implementing a new Middle School (grades 6‑8) ALC program at the St. Francis Learning Center. This position will involve summer planning meetings, homeroom teaching, and co‑teaching with content area teachers. Class size will be capped in the low teens.

This is one of very few 'true' pull‑out MS ALC programs in the state, offering an exciting opportunity to help develop the program from the ground floor.

• Duty Days Per Year: 186
• Hours Per Day: 8
• Type of Position:
  Continuing
• Salary: $49,866 – $92,810 per Teacher’s Work Agreement
• Supervisor:
  Alternative Education Program Supervisor
• Qualifications:
  
  Minnesota Department of Education license in Secondary Counseling

• Co‑teach with core content area teachers.
• Provide 'homeroom' instruction and support student needs/behaviors throughout the day.
• Assist in program development.
• Understand how to assist students with mental health.
• Counsel students in groups or individually.
• Commitment to the Saints Academy PLC process.
• Assist in scheduling and monitoring of student schedules, progress toward graduation, and other required documents for Area Learning Centers.
• Make connections with students and staff.
• Proven skill in forming, building, and maintaining positive relationships with students, families and staff.

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account – Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• TRA (Pension Plan): 8% employee contribution and 9.81% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Personal Paid Days
• HSA – Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
• HCSP – Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.