Part-Time Special Education Teacher — Inspire Students

Rippling, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Job summary

Dove Academy in Detroit, MI is seeking a part-time Special Education teacher (12 hours/week) to support students with IEPs. You will monitor IEPs, ensure timelines, and collaborate with general education staff to implement accommodations and modifications.

Candidates should hold a Michigan teaching certificate with ZA/ZS and Special Education endorsements or pursue an alternative pathway with MTTC. Strong data analysis and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with ZA/ZS and Special Education endorsements.
• Or, minimum of a Bachelor's degree and actively working or willingness to actively work through an alternative pathway, which includes passing the MTTC test(s) for endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data and as a tool to aid effective communications.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
• Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, IEP.

Responsibilities

• Monitor IEPs in accordance with federal, state, and district standards.
• Ensure IEP timeline compliance of caseload.
• Maintain knowledge of current Special Education regulations and specially designed instruction best practices.
• Support general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies for students with IEPs.
• Support implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time.
• Analyze assessment results with the special education team to help drive instruction and IEP development.
• Analyze Special Education documentation as required by federal, state, and district regulations.
• Analyze special education data to help make student-level decisions.
• Communicate and collaborate with school leaders and behavior interventionists regarding student discipline.
• Develop and assist with appropriate behavior management techniques for students with IEPs.
• Facilitate a positive rapport with Oakland Schools.
• Communicate regarding Manifestation Determination Review meetings.
• Meet regularly with the Special Education Supervisor.
• Address/support parent concerns and encourage partnerships.
• Train on special education systems to ensure staff are knowledgeable with systems (MIPSE).
• Support building level team leads.
• Support building level Section 504 questions from Section 504 building level coordinators.
• Lead and plan high-quality professional development.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dove Academy in Detroit, MI is seeking a part-time Special Education teacher (12 hours/week) to support students with IEPs. You will monitor IEPs, ensure timelines, and collaborate with general education staff to implement accommodations and modifications.

Candidates should hold a Michigan teaching certificate with ZA/ZS and Special Education endorsements or pursue an alternative pathway with MTTC. Strong data analysis and communication skills are essential.