Special Education Teacher

Acceleration Academies • Sarasota, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Special Education Teacher, you will serve as the primary instructional resource for our Graduation Candidates (GCs), delivering competency-based content, supporting personalized learning, and guiding students toward graduation and post-secondary success. You’ll work with a collaborative team to provide academic, social-emotional, and career-oriented support that empowers each learner’s journey. Unlike a traditional classroom role, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one and small-group support, using a competency-based model that allows students to move at their own pace. This is a highly relational role where you’ll serve as both an educator and advocate, supporting academic growth while helping students navigate barriers and stay on track for graduation and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Florida 6-12 educator’s license with a secondary ESE/Special Education endorsement (REQUIRED).
• 2+ years of teaching experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on inclusivity and collaboration.
• A commitment to supporting at-risk youth and fostering their academic and personal breakthroughs.

Nice To Haves

• Masters' preferred
• Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings.
• Bilingual (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.
• High school teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver subject-specific instruction in both individual and group settings, ensuring students stay on track toward course completion and mastery of the material.
• Conduct assessments—both formative (ongoing) and summative (final)—to evaluate students' academic progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
• Analyze and utilize data to inform instructional decisions and enhance student outcomes.
• Implement and support IEPs within a flexible, student-centered learning model, ensuring students make meaningful progress toward their goals.
• Provide targeted remediation and enrichment activities for individuals or small groups of students based on their specific needs.
• Contribute to the success of academy initiatives, including data reviews, professional development workshops, and school/community events.
• Collaborate with the student support team to develop personalized learning pathways, behavior improvement plans, and transition strategies, including incentive programs to enhance academic achievement.
• Actively participate in academy-wide meetings and represent the academy in community events to foster connections and advocate for student success.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy's mission and goals.
• Support new student enrollment by engaging in recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Assist in creating Personalized Learning Plans tailored to each student's unique needs and goals.
• Serve as an advisor for assigned students by maintaining open communication with them and their support team.
• Monitor students’ attendance, academic progress, and overall well-being to ensure consistent engagement and success.
• Consistent, reliable attendance during scheduled work hours
• On-site presence (for roles designated as in-person/onsite)
• Management of assigned workload and productivity expectations
• Ability to perform job functions in an open, student-centered workspace

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $60,000-$77,000
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable FTO.
• Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.
• Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.
• Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth.
• Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees