Special Education Early Learning Classroom Teacher

Special Education TeacherACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Special Education Teacher at Inkster Preparatory Academy in Inkster, Michigan dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. Be part of the difference at Inkster Preparatory Academy! The award-winning school serves the Inkster community and Metro Detroit families with a college prep K-8th grade education featuring foreign language, sports, and STEM. Inkster's nurturing teachers and staff create a positive school culture, extending learning outside of the classroom with activities and educational field trips. Inkster Preparatory Academy is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.About the Opportunity: The Special Education Teacher supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program. Responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher include: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.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 studentsCommunicate 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 tripsPerform other duties as assignedAbout You: Valid teaching certification/license in Michigan for education with an endorsement in Special Education. Demonstrate content knowledge of State Standards. 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. About Us: We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances. ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.Life benefits time & peace of mindPaid time offRetirement contributionsOptional Basic Life and AD&D insuranceVoluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locationsHealth benefits stay well & thrive Medical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary short-term disability insuranceVoluntary long-term disability insuranceCareer benefits keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionalsEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.