Online Special Education Teacher

About the role

Summit Academy North is seeking a positive, creative and energetic part-time Online Special Education Teacher to join our Summit Family. The school has been educating students from Preschool through 12th grade for 25 years, located in Romulus, MI, serving over 1,600 students. The role provides specialized instruction and academic support to students with disabilities in a virtual learning environment, developing and delivering individualized, standards-aligned instruction, implementing IEP accommodations and services, monitoring progress, and collaborating with families, general education teachers, related service providers, and school staff. To learn more about Summit Academy Schools, please visit our website at www.summitacademy.com.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students in an online learning environment.
• Develop and implement instruction aligned with student IEPs, curriculum, and state standards.
• Implement IEP accommodations, modifications, goals, and services as required.
• Monitor and document student academic and behavioral progress.
• Adapt instruction and learning materials to meet individual student needs.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction through virtual platforms.
• Maintain regular communication with students, families, teachers, and support staff.
• Participate in IEP meetings and assist with the development and review of IEPs.
• Maintain accurate and timely special education records and documentation.
• Use assessment data to identify student needs and adjust instruction.
• Support students in developing academic, organizational, communication, and self-advocacy skills.
• Establish consistent expectations and maintain an engaging and supportive virtual classroom environment.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and related service providers to support student success.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate Special Education endorsement required.
• Previous experience providing special education instruction preferred.
• Experience with online or virtual instruction preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP development, special education regulations, accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies.

Skills

• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Proficiency with virtual learning platforms and educational technology.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with students, families, teachers, and school staff.
• Commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs and promoting student success.
• Ability to analyze student data, IEPs, and assessment results.
• Strong instructional, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Ability to effectively communicate through virtual platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple students, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to remain seated or stationary while providing virtual instruction.
• Ability to frequently use a computer, keyboard, mouse, headset, and other technology.
• Ability to communicate verbally for extended periods.