26/27 Special Education Teacher ($5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Staff)

Phalen Leadership Academies•Harper Woods, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PLA Special Education teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Special Education Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. You will provide appropriate accommodations to the set curriculum in support of the success and growth of scholars; identify the individual needs of students; create a supportive and effective learning environment; and ensure that our scholars have the resources they need to meet academic expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements
Valid teaching license with required SPED endorsements
High proficiency in grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum
Experience informing parents about student progress and providing feedback

Responsibilities

Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each scholar
Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which students may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health
Identifies students’ needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans
Develops individualized education plans (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensures each student’s activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his/her abilities.
Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting the required specifications of IEPs and 504 plans
Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, continually tracks progress, and makes modifications as necessary
Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student’s needs are met, and plans are followed