Special Education Teacher

Vista Meadows Academy • Dearborn Heights, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Vista Meadows Academy is hiring a full-time Special Education Teacher to provide instruction and support to students with special needs in grades 9–12. The teacher will ensure students receive appropriate educational services and accommodations in a personalized learning environment, adapting instruction to meet individual needs. The role involves building meaningful relationships with students and working collaboratively with general education teachers and other school staff to support academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and overall student growth.

Vista Meadows Academy is a tuition-free public charter high school in Dearborn Heights. Its educational mission is to help students grow academically, develop strong character, and prepare for college, careers, and life beyond graduation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
• Valid Michigan teaching certification or license for secondary education with an endorsement in Special Education.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, including developing and implementing IEPs.
• Strong knowledge of best practices and research related to special education and disabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and assessing educational activities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently and occasionally sit on the floor, bend, or squat.
• Ability to withstand outdoor weather conditions at any time of year and a moderate noise level.
• Ability to perform first aid or CPR if necessary and assist or lift students as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and diverse learning styles.
• Develop assessments and evaluate student performance using methods such as tests, quizzes, projects, and presentations.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
• Provide direct instruction in one-on-one, small-group, and co-taught classroom settings using evidence-based strategies tailored to students’ learning profiles.
• Provide specialized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional instruction and support to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and other school staff to include students with special needs in all aspects of school life.
• Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting instruction and interventions as needed.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of student progress and services provided.
• Stay current on best practices and research related to special education and disabilities.
• Participate in school activities, meetings, and events in support of the institution’s mission.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and orderly environment for students.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Supervise multiple students, establish routines and procedures, and create and implement instructional plans.
• Participate in continuous professional development.
• Assist or lift students as necessary and perform first aid or CPR if necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• 4% 401(k) company contribution.
• 3% 401(k) company match.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment (ADD), short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage paid 100% by the employer.
• Voluntary plans available.

What This Job Offers

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