Special Education Teacher

About Acceleration Academies

At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices, empowering young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition-free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re-engagement programs are supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.

The Role

As a Special Education Teacher, you will serve as the primary instructional resource for our Graduation Candidates (GCs), delivering competency-based content, supporting personalized learning, and guiding students toward graduation and post-secondary success. You’ll work with a collaborative team to provide academic, social-emotional, and career-oriented support that empowers each learner’s journey. This position is part of a new academy launch, with hiring aligned to support the upcoming academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Enrollment Support new student enrollment by engaging in recruitment and outreach efforts.

• Assist in creating Personalized Learning Plans tailored to each student's unique needs and goals.

• Serve as an advisor for assigned students by maintaining open communication with them and their support team.

• Monitor students’ attendance, academic progress, and overall well-being to ensure consistent engagement and success.

• Plan and deliver subject-specific instruction in both individual and group settings, ensuring students stay on track toward course completion and mastery of the material.

• Conduct assessments—both formative (ongoing) and summative (final)—to evaluate students' academic progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.

• Analyze and utilize data to inform instructional decisions and enhance student outcomes.

• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Exceptional Student Education (ESE), and English Language Learner (ELL) accommodations.

• Support and document progress toward annual goals, short-term objectives, and benchmarks while participating in necessary meetings.

• Provide targeted remediation and enrichment activities for individuals or small groups of students based on their specific needs.

• Contribute to the success of academy initiatives, including data reviews, professional development workshops, and school/community events.

• Collaborate with the student support team to develop personalized learning pathways, behavior improvement plans, and transition strategies, including incentive programs to enhance academic achievement.

• Actively participate in academy-wide meetings and represent the academy in community events to foster connections and advocate for student success.

• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy's mission and goals.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Masters' preferred.

• Licensure: Florida 6-12 educator’s license with a secondary ESE/Special Education endorsement (REQUIRED).

• Experience: 2+ years of teaching experience (high school preferred).

• Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on inclusivity and collaboration. Passion: A commitment to supporting at-risk youth and fostering their academic and personal breakthroughs.

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings, Bilingual (Spanish preferred), Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models, Experience with competency-based learning, instructional coaching, or project-based education, Strong comfort with technology in educational settings.

Why Join Us?

• We Value Our Team’s Well-being We prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members and their families through comprehensive total rewards: Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future. Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones. Flexible Paid Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable FTO. Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources. Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team. Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth. Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses.

• Physical & Work Environment Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use handsOccasionally lift up to 20 poundsWork in a collaborative classroom or office setting and may involve exposure to outdoor weather during eventsOccasional travel between nearby academy sites may be required to support student needs or operational coverage

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of education, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in redefining what’s possible for students everywhere.