Inspiring Special Education Teacher IEP Inclusion Expert

ACCEL Schools; Inkster (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance (basic)

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare

Job summary

ACCEL Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for Inkster Preparatory Academy in Inkster, MI. The role focuses on students with IEP goals in a K-8 setting.

You will collaborate with teachers, conduct assessments, write IEPs, and implement behavior plans while engaging families and planning non-instructional activities. Must have state licensure and experience in inclusive/co-teaching models.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricular as necessary, and assisting the student 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

Skills

State license knowledge

Common Core standards knowledge

Co-Teaching in inclusive setting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Organization and time management

Independent and team player

Background check compliance

Multicultural experience

Education

State teaching license (Special Education)

Job description

ACCEL Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for Inkster Preparatory Academy in Inkster, MI. The role focuses on students with IEP goals in a K-8 setting.

You will collaborate with teachers, conduct assessments, write IEPs, and implement behavior plans while engaging families and planning non-instructional activities. Must have state licensure and experience in inclusive/co-teaching models.