Special Education Teacher

Acceleration Academies • Ocala, FL

11d

About The Position

As a Special Education Teacher, you will be 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.

The role involves supporting enrollment and retention, planning and delivering instruction, assessing student progress, using data to guide teaching, and supporting students’ IEP, ESE, and ELL needs. You will collaborate on personalized learning pathways, behavior improvement plans, and transition strategies, and contribute to academy initiatives and community events.

The position is based in a collaborative classroom or office setting, with occasional outdoor exposure during events and possible travel between nearby academy sites. Regular attendance and on-site presence are essential for roles designated as in-person.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Florida 6-12 educator’s license with a secondary ESE/Special Education endorsement.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience; high school experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Focus on inclusivity and collaboration.
• 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.
• Comfort using technology in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Support new student enrollment through recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Assist in creating Personalized Learning Plans tailored to students’ 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 results.
• 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 or small groups.
• Contribute to academy initiatives, including data reviews, professional development workshops, and school or community events.
• Collaborate with the student support team to develop personalized learning pathways, behavior improvement plans, and transition strategies, including incentive programs.
• Participate in academy-wide meetings and represent the academy at community events.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission and goals.

Benefits

• Starting compensation of $65,000.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible paid time off.
• 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