Special Education Teacher - SY 26-27

ACCEL Schools•Inkster, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Education Teacher for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year in Inkster, Michigan. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing a superior education for all students and creating a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. This role supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students, with a particular focus on those with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multi-cultural setting

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricula as necessary, and assisting students 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 an 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.

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals