Special Education Teacher

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Education Teacher at Inkster Preparatory Academy in Inkster, Michigan. The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing a superior education for all students, creating a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

The Special Education Teacher supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program. Key responsibilities include:

• Working cooperatively with classroom teachers to interpret student abilities and disabilities, assist in classroom intervention strategies, modify general education curricula, and help students with regular class assignments
• Conducting diagnostic assessments for instruction and functional behavior assessments
• Writing and implementing behavior improvement plans
• Facilitating IEP Meetings and writing IEP goals and objectives
• Relentlessly working to meet goals related to student achievement and culture, as well as state-specific achievement goals
• Utilizing research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction
• Integrating culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues
• Serving as an advisor for a designated set of students
• Communicating regularly with families regarding student academic and social-emotional growth
• Participating in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips

The ideal candidate will have:

• A 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
• 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
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred

ACCEL Schools offers various benefits, including:

• Life benefits: paid time off, retirement contributions, optional basic life and AD&D insurance, voluntary life insurance
• Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits: career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and its network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals