Special Education Teacher

FLEX HIGH MICHIGAN; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

FLEX High Michigan in Burton, MI seeks a Regular Full-Time Special Education Teacher to support students one-on-one, implement IEPs, and collaborate with staff. The role requires a Michigan teaching certificate in Special Education and strong organizational skills.

You will plan daily lessons, assess student progress, travel to multiple sites, and contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment. This position offers a competitive starting salary and a traditional Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Special Education.
• English Language and Autism Authorizations.
• Prior experience with exceptional learners strongly recommended.
• Eligibility to obtain a teaching permit or teaching internship.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and educational software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum.
• Conduct pre and post-testing using standardized tests for each student.
• Write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEP.
• Provide direct student instruction.
• Collaborate with general education teachers.
• Travel to other school sites to render Special Education teaching services.

Skills

Special Education guidelines

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor Degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate in Special Education

English Language and Autism Authorizations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Burton Center (152) - Burton, MI 48509Position Type: Regular Full-TimeSalary Range: $51,500.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayJob Category: CertificatedFLEX HIGH SCHOOL MICHIGAN

Full Time, Monday - Friday

Compensation: Competitive compensation package starting from $51,500

Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar?At FLEX High, we focus on providing a SAFE educational environment, so that you may focus on your goal of obtaining a high school diploma. Our students love the quiet, one-on-one attention they receive from their teacher mentors. Remember the person who made a difference in your life?Now it’s your turn.

The Flex High Advantage

Our personalized learning model is what makes Flex High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students.

Come learn more about us at https://flexhighmichigan.org/

How You Will Make an Impact

Teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the students academic plan, manage and provide services according to the students Individual Education Plan (IEP).

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum
• Conduct pre and post-testing using standardized tests for each student
• As a part of a team, write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEP
• Responsible to manage a students behavior
• Demonstrate competency in all subject areas
• Participate in the identification of students with possible disabilities post intervention phase
• Provide direct student instruction
• Provide academic assessments
• Schedule and chair IEP meetings including 30 day review IEP meetings for all students
• Meet special education timeline requirements as specified by education code
• Collaborate with general education teachers
• Work with Special Education Program Specialists and school support staff to support student instruction
• Participate in authorized school district trainings, school events, and meetings
• Maintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other services providers
• Maintain documentation of daily activities
• Complete reports and forms as required
• Travel to other school sites to render Special Education teaching services
• Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

Qualifications

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Knowledge of Special Education Program guidelines
• Excellent reading and writing Skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to meet required Program deadlines
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Ability to work in a team environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education
• English Language and Autism Authorizations
• Prior experience working with exceptional learners strongly recommended
• Eligibility to obtain a teaching permit or teaching internship
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, in addition to a variety of educational software programs
• General Office skills

TRAVEL:

Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination
• Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together
• Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery
• Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs)
• Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required
• Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures