Special Education Teacher for Unique & Innovating Microschool

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher

Position: Full -Time, School hours M-F 8:30-3:00

Reporting Hours: 8:00-3:30

180 school calendar

Location: Plymouth, Michigan

Please email [email protected]

A unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in special education while focusing on students instead of paperwork and red tape at Roots & Wings Learning Academy. We are a well established not for profit that is seeking a neuro-affirming, confident, innovative, responsible, collaborative, engaging, and energetic special educator for a unique 501c3 special needs micro-school.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating a safe and supportive learning environment for diverse learners while implementing creative, evidence-based practices to support academic growth specifically in the areas of literacy, math, and life skills.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Design and implement multi-sensory differentiated lessons that align with the Michigan core curriculum with effective planning for students with disabilities while focusing on literacy, math, and life skills
• Implement and create behavior supports using positive reinforcement that are developmentally appropriate
• Develop individualized learning plans with family and team, establishing cooperative and supportive relationships
• Maintain documentation and progress monitoring (no IEP’s)
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement
• Experience teaching students with Autism
• Experience teaching upper elementary and older
• Ability to work effectively with instructional and ancillary staff, implementing appropriate classroom management techniques for students with autism and other learning differences
• Evidence of best practices related to serving an ASD population
• Demonstrate leadership and initiative
• Sensitive to the needs of students, parents and educational personnel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to appropriately integrate technology within instruction as needed
• Extensive knowledge of effective systems of student data collection and application
• Effectively uses multiple forms of assessment and progress data to plan -guide instruction and inform the learner
• Identifies and communicates the specific job duties and responsibilities for assigned paraprofessionals to implement in support of student learning
• Demonstrates regular and predictable in-person attendance
• Provide small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring support in the areas of reading, writing, math, and other areas as needed
• Occasionally lift/move objects weighing up to 25lbs
• Stand and walk frequently
• Occasionally sit on the floor or bend down/squat
• Withstand a moderate noise level
• Be able to perform first aid/CPR and seizure care if necessary
• Assist with minimal to moderate support of student ADL

Qualifications

• Current State of Michigan teaching license in special education
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and endorsed/specialty area
• Minimum BA/BS an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area
• Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior
• Strong background in literacy intervention for students with disabilities
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports
• Ability to effectively analyze needs and objectively problem solve
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the school program such as field trips, enrichment, and celebrations
• Ability to implement and create tiered classroom embedded interventions
• Strong background and familiarity with AAC and AT
• Ability to communicate at various levels with students, parents, staff, and volunteers effectively and promptly
• Complete background check

Benefits:

• Be an integral part of a groundbreaking an unprecedented school
• Small class size maximum 8 students
• 3:1 ratio
• Highly trained and skilled support staff
• Work life balance
• Professional development
• Supply stipend
• Competitive salary for class size
• Creative teaching autonomy
• Less administrative burden, bureaucracy, and no formal testing
• Direct influence on school culture and student growth
• Supported and consulted by BCBA, parent liaison, speech, and music therapist
• MINIMAL paperwork
• Paid time off
• Co curricular fun activities such as art, music therapy, yoga, and therapy dog visits

Hiring Details

• 1099 employee
• Initial interview is virtual, second/third in person with possible presentation of lessons
• 36 school weeks
• Pay will reflect experience and education starting at $35/hour
• Reports to director and board members
• One year minimum contract
• Weekly pay
• Will request and contact references if this is not an option, please explain.