Special Education Teacher

The Special Education Teacher supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program. The role involves working with classroom teachers, conducting diagnostic and functional behavior assessments, writing and implementing behavior improvement plans, facilitating IEP meetings, and communicating regularly with families. Position is at Inkster Preparatory Academy, a K-8 college prep school in Inkster, Michigan, part of ACCEL Schools.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricular as necessary, and assisting students with regular class assignments; Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction; Conduct functional behavior assessments; Write and implement behavior improvement plans; Facilitate IEP Meetings and write IEP goals and objectives; Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific achievement goals; Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction; Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues; Serve as advisor for a designated set of students; Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child; Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Current state license; Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards; Experience working in a full room inclusion type model or Co-Teaching in a Resource Room model; High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring; High quality written and verbal communication skills; High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook; Excellent organization and time management skills; Ability to work independently and contribute to a team; Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI)

Nice to have

Experience working in a multi-cultural setting

Benefits

Paid time off; Retirement contributions; Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child); Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations; Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Voluntary short-term disability insurance; Voluntary long-term disability insurance; Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and its network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals