Now Hiring Special Education Teacher 

Position: Full -Time, School hours M-F 8:30-3:00

Reporting Hours: 8:00-3:30

180 school calendar

Location: Plymouth, Michigan

Please apply via email: rwlanpo@gmail.com

A unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in special education while focusing on students instead of paperwork and red tape at Roots & Wings Learning Academy. We are a well established not for profit that is seeking a neuro-affirming, confident, innovative, responsible, collaborative, engaging, and energetic special educator for our unique 501c3 special needs micro-school.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating a safe and supportive learning environment for diverse learners while implementing creative, evidence-based practices to support academic growth specifically in the areas of literacy, math, and life skills. 

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Design and implement multi-sensory differentiated lessons that align with the Michigan core curriculum with effective planning for students with disabilities while focusing on literacy, math, and life skills

• Implement and create behavior supports using positive reinforcement that are developmentally appropriate

• Develop individualized learning plans with family and team, establishing cooperative and supportive relationships

• Maintain documentation and progress monitoring (no IEP’s)

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement

• Experience teaching students with Autism   

• Experience teaching upper elementary and older

• Ability to work effectively with instructional and ancillary staff, implementing appropriate classroom management techniques for students with autism and other learning differences

• Evidence of best practices related to serving an ASD population 

• Demonstrate leadership and initiative

• Sensitive to the needs of students, parents and educational personnel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to appropriately integrate technology within instruction as needed

• Extensive knowledge of effective systems of student data collection and application 

• Effectively uses multiple forms of assessment and progress data to plan -guide instruction and inform the learner 

• Identifies and communicates the specific job duties and responsibilities for assigned paraprofessionals to implement in support of student learning

• Demonstrates regular and predictable in-person attendance

• Provide small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring support in the areas of reading, writing, math, and other areas as needed

• Occasionally lift/move objects weighing up to 25lbs

• Stand and walk frequently

• Occasionally sit on the floor or bend down/squat

• Withstand a moderate noise level

• Be able to perform first aid/CPR and seizure care if necessary

• Assist with minimal to moderate support of student ADL

Qualifications

• Current State of Michigan teaching license in special education

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and endorsed/specialty area

• Minimum BA/BS an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area

• Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior

• Strong background in literacy intervention for students with disabilities

• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports

• Ability to effectively analyze needs and objectively problem solve

• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the school program such as field trips, enrichment, and celebrations

• Ability to implement and create tiered classroom embedded interventions

• Strong background and familiarity with AAC and AT

• Ability to communicate at various levels with students, parents, staff, and volunteers effectively and promptly

• Complete background check

Benefits:

• Be an integral part of a groundbreaking an unprecedented school 

• Small class size maximum 8 students

• 3:1:1 ratio

• Highly trained and skilled support staff

• Work life balance

• Professional development

• Supply stipend

• Competitive salary for class size

• Creative teaching autonomy

• Less administrative burden, bureaucracy, and no formal testing

• Direct influence on school culture and student growth

• Supported and consulted by BCBA, parent liaison, speech, and music therapist

• MINIMAL paperwork

• Paid time off

• Co curricular fun activities such as art, music therapy, yoga, and therapy dog visits

Hiring Details

• 1099 employee to start

• Initial interview is virtual, second/third in person with possible presentation of lessons

• 36 school weeks

• Pay will reflect experience and education starting at $50,000

• Reports to director and board members

• One year minimum contract

• Weekly pay

• Will request and contact references if this is not an option, please explain.