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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

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

  • 36 school weeks

  • Pay will reflect experience and education starting at $35/hour

  • 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. 

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