Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Vista Meadows Academy is hiring a Special Education Teacher.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a wonderful staff and become an active member of a school family? Did you get your teaching degree because you truly believe that all children can succeed academically when given the proper tools and instruction?

Vista Meadows Academy is a 9-12 public school academy located on the beautiful campus of Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. The Academy was founded on the belief that all children can learn if provided a nurturing and stimulating environment where expectations are high and support is bountiful. Serving a smaller student population in the Detroit area provides support for student achievement by offering after school programs, college readiness assessments, free credit recovery opportunities, extensive summer opportunities and a safe and stimulating learning environment. At Vista Meadows Academy, students are inspired to be college bound and career ready by mastering the habits of scholarship, character, and leadership.

At Vista Meadows Academy, you will work with a team-oriented and dedicated staff and be provided regularly scheduled time for professional development, mentoring, and teacher collaboration. We are looking for teachers who are creative, flexible, organized, and passionate about teaching students with unique needs. If you believe in making a positive difference in the lives of students, thrive in an environment where collaboration is a mainstay, flexibility is a must, and a positive, self-motivated attitude makes you a part of a unique family, then you need to apply today.

We are seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to join our team. The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for providing instruction and support to students with special needs, ensuring that they receive appropriate educational services and accommodations.

Responsibilities : Essential Duties :

Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that meet the curriculum standards and cater to diverse learning styles.

Develop assessments and evaluate student performance through various methods, including tests, quizzes, projects, and presentations.

Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs

Deliver direct instruction to students in various settings, including one-on-one, small group, and co-taught classrooms, using evidence-based strategies tailored to students' learning profiles

Provide specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities, including academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions

Collaborate with general education teachers and other school staff to ensure that students with special needs are included in all aspects of school life

Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting instruction and interventions as needed

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and services provided

Stay up-to-date on best practices and research related to special education and disabilities

Participate in school activities, meetings, and events to contribute to the overall mission of the institution

Maintain a safe and positive environment for all students

Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school staff

Regular and predictable attendance

Cognitive Demands :

Supervision of multiple students at once

Establishing routines and procedures

Maintaining a safe and orderly environment

Create and implement instructional plans

Participate in continuous professional development

Effective oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands :

Occasionally lift / move objects weighing up to 25lbs

Stand and walk frequently

Occasionally sit on the floor or bend down / squat

Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year

Withstand a moderate noise level

Be able to perform first aid / CPR if necessary

Assist / lift students, as necessary

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Special Education. Master’s degree is a plus.

Valid teaching certification / license in Michigan for secondary education with an endorsement in Special Education

Experience working with students with disabilities, including experience developing and implementing IEPs

Strong knowledge of best practices and research related to special education and disabilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and assessing educational activities

Company Benefits :

Health Insurance : Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans

4% 401(k) company contribution

3% 401(k) company match

Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer

Voluntary Plans Available

If you are interested in learning more about Vista Meadows Academy, please visit our website at http : / / www.vistameadowspsa.com /

CS Partners / Partner Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, height, weight, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws .