Any Disability Area | 2026–2027 School Year
Out-of-Field Permission may be considered when applicable
Date Closing: Open until filled
Location: Coon Rapids (Newer School Building)
Reports To: Executive Director | Principal
Department: High School, Grades 9–12+
Schedule: Full-Time, 10-Month Position
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
What Makes Us Different:
At Paladin, staff are part of a close-knit school community where relationships, creativity, and student-centered learning guide our work. Our educators have the opportunity to design meaningful learning experiences, collaborate across teams, and help shape a school culture that is supportive, innovative, and responsive to student needs.
- A Relationship-First Culture: Students are known by name, supported as individuals, and connected to adults who care about their success.
- Personalized and project-based learning: Students engage in learning that is relevant, hands-on, interest-driven, and connected to real-world skills.
- Teacher-Powered Schools: Educators have voice, ownership, and professional autonomy in shaping curriculum, instruction, school systems, and student experiences.
- Experiential Learning Opportunities: Engage students in hands-on learning through our flexible Fifth Day Experience program on Fridays, connecting them with nature and real-world experiences.
- Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values open communication, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
- Mission-Driven Team: Work with a forward-thinking leadership team committed to adapting and evolving to meet the needs of our students and community.
About Paladin:
Paladin is a forward-thinking, tuition-free public charter high school catering to grades 9-12+.
We're renowned for our unique educational approach that combines a personalized, relationship-first learning environment where students are known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to build a meaningful path toward graduation and life beyond high school.
Our model combines project-based learning, seminar-based instruction, experiential learning, work-based learning, restorative practices, and individualized student support. At Paladin, we believe students thrive when strong relationships come first and when learning connects to their strengths, interests, goals, and real-world experiences.
We are looking for an educator who believes in the potential of all students and wants to be part of a school community that is creative, collaborative, flexible, and deeply committed to helping young people succeed.
Position Objective:
Coordinate and facilitate a positive, successful, and hopeful community culture within the learning community to increase students’ potential for academic success in high school and beyond. Every student has the right to an equitable education, opportunities for advancement, and to belong in their communities.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is dependent on education and years of experience in the field.
Paladin offers a salary and benefits package that is competitive with surrounding school districts in the area, including:
- Employee health, dental, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- Dependent coverage is available at group rate costs.
- As a public school, Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is included within the benefits package.
*A reimbursement program for post-secondary education and training is available for qualifying employees.*
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teacher Responsibilities
- Implement language arts curriculum aligned with Paladin’s mission, graduation requirements, academic standards, and student-centered learning model.
- Plan, organize, and teach or co-teach purposeful, engaging, and relevant interdisciplinary seminars.
- Design learning experiences that support project-based learning, personalized learning, student voice, and real-world application.
- Collaborate with educators, Success Coordinators, Special Education staff, and support team members to monitor student progress and adjust supports as needed.
- Attend team meetings, staff development, and collaborative planning sessions to problem-solve, review student progress, and strengthen instructional practice.
- Evaluate, track, and report student academic progress toward graduation, including credits, standards, seminar participation, project completion, and engagement.
- Support students in developing communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
- Maintain accurate learning records, documentation, and communication related to student progress.
- Create a flexible, supportive, trauma-responsive, and student-centered learning environment.
- Participate in experiential learning opportunities, school activities, and student transportation as assigned, including driving a school-issued van when needed.
Student Success Coordinator Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary advocate, mentor, and point of connection for assigned Success Team students.
- Build strong, consistent relationships with students through Paladin’s advisory model and relationship-first approach.
- Coordinate student goal setting, graduation planning, and individualized success planning.
- Monitor student growth in academics, attendance, behavior, life skills, social-emotional development, and overall engagement.
- Communicate regularly with students, families/guardians, school staff, and outside partners through meetings, phone calls, texts, emails, and home visits as needed.
- Advocate for students across school-related services, including academic supports, IEP meetings, conferences, family communication, social services, and community agencies.
- Use trauma-responsive, restorative, and student-centered practices to understand barriers to learning and support student success.
- Help students develop self-advocacy, communication, responsibility, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
- Understand the school-to-prison pipeline and actively support Paladin’s role in disrupting this trend.
- Maintain confidentiality of student information and follow all school policies, professional expectations, and legal requirements.
- Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, teamwork, and strong communication with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Other
- High level of patience and ability to calmly and clearly redirect and guide high school age students
- Demonstrate superior judgment in all aspects of work.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a strong team player.
- Familiarity and comfort with electronic forms of communication, including ready access and responsiveness to e-mail correspondence
- Other Duties As Assigned by Executive Director
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Licensure
- Current Minnesota 9-12 Teacher's License issued by PELSB.
- If needed, we will assist applicants for Tier I or II based on experience and qualifications.
- Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience. Teaching experience in diverse cultural settings is valued.
Experience in the following areas is preferred, but not required. Training will be provided:
- Must possess and display excellent human relations skills when dealing with staff, students, and the school community.
- Ability to get along with other people, work cooperatively in team situations, and have patience in dealing with parents and students.
- Ability to work with physically, behaviorally, and/or emotionally impaired students.
- Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Ability to be flexible, has strong organizational skills, and is punctual.
- Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, including the use of email, Internet navigation, and Google Workspace.
- Passion for diversity and equity
- Culturally and socially aware of social injustices that impact our students
- Previous work with disenfranchised high school-aged youth
- Experience in a multicultural environment
- Knowledge of restorative practices
- Knowledge of the circle process
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care
- Knowledge of risk factors facing youth
- Knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to walk throughout a building and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or push up to 90 pounds, and may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to support students and school operations.
For Additional Information About Paladin:
- Website: https://pcths.org/
- Facebook: facebook.com/PaladinCTHS
- Instagram: instagram.com/paladincths/
- YouTube: youtube.com/@PaladinCTHS
Equity Vision: Paladin Career & Technical High School is committed to ensuring an equitable and respectful educational experience for every student, family, and staff member, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, home or first language, religion, national origin, age, or physical appearance. Paladin Career & Technical High School seeks individuals who embody this commitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $43,177.00 - $77,292.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid MN Teaching License?
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
