Position Details
Clara B. Ford Academy is hiring a full time Special Education Teacher . A major portion of the Special Education Teacher’s time will be spent in the regular general education classroom.
Clara B. Ford Academy is a charter school for girls in grades 5-12. The Academy is located on the historic grounds of Vista Maria, a residential treatment facility in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
We focus on educating the whole child and live the motto of Together WE will Treat, Heal, and Educate. As a member of the CBF staff, you will work with a team-oriented, dedicated and passionate group of educators.
Duties and responsibilities include the following :
- Provide direct services to special education students that are supportive of the general education teacher.
- Provide consultation and assistance to general education teachers for planning and making accommodations for special education students.
Team tech with general education teachers.
- Develop lesson plans that address student academic, interpersonal, social and emotional needs.
- Participate in RTI / TST Team meetings and assist with the evaluation of educational needs and intervention strategies for students suspected of being handicapped.
- Schedule and conduct IEP Team meetings.
- Identify student deficits and strengths and write individual students goals, objectives, transition plans and education plans (IEP).
- Maintain student files in compliance and up to date.
- Serve as liaison to parents / student advocates of special education students and encourage their participation and support in the program of services.
Communicate regularly with families / advocates regarding instructional programming and student progress.
- Make collaboration a priority with general education teachers and school leadership
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Eligible for temporary approval if currently enrolled in a Special Education Program
- Michigan Special Education Teacher Certification
Company Benefits :
- Health Insurance : Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
- 3% 401(k) company match
- Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer
- Voluntary Plans Available
To learn more about Clara B. Ford please visit our website at . For a complete list of career opportunities at the academy, click here!