Special Education Teacher

Acceleration Academies • Homestead, FL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Special Education Teacher, you will serve as the primary instructional resource for Graduation Candidates (GCs), delivering competency-based content, supporting personalized learning, and guiding students toward graduation and post-secondary success. You will work with a collaborative team to provide academic, social-emotional, and career-oriented support that empowers each learner’s journey.

The role includes supporting student enrollment and retention, planning and delivering instruction, assessing and tracking academic progress, supporting IEP and ESE needs, and collaborating on personalized learning pathways and student advocacy. You will also contribute to academy initiatives, meetings, professional development, and community events.

The position involves working in a collaborative classroom or office setting. Occasional travel between nearby academy sites may be required, and events may involve exposure to outdoor weather.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Florida 6-12 educator’s license with a secondary ESE/Special Education endorsement required.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience; high school experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively.
• Commitment to supporting at-risk youth and fostering their academic and personal growth.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings.
• Bilingual ability, with Spanish preferred.
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models.
• Experience with competency-based learning, instructional coaching, or project-based education.
• Strong comfort with technology in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Support new student enrollment through recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Assist in creating Personalized Learning Plans tailored to each student’s needs and goals.
• Advise assigned students and maintain open communication with them and their support teams.
• Monitor students’ attendance, academic progress, and overall well-being.
• Plan and deliver subject-specific instruction in individual and group settings to support course completion and mastery.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments and adjust teaching methods based on student progress.
• Analyze and use data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Support and document progress toward IEP annual goals, short-term objectives, and benchmarks, and participate in necessary meetings.
• Provide targeted remediation and enrichment for individuals and small groups based on student needs.
• Contribute to academy initiatives, including data reviews, professional development workshops, and school and community events.
• Collaborate with the student support team to develop personalized learning pathways, behavior improvement plans, transition strategies, and incentive programs.
• Participate in academy-wide meetings and represent the academy at community events to foster connections and advocate for student success.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission and goals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation starting at $65,000.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Certification reimbursement programs.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• FSA, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level