Special Education Teacher

About the role

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, we empower 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Support new student enrollment through recruitment and outreach; assist in creating Personalized Learning Plans tailored to each student's unique needs and goals.
• Serve as an advisor for assigned students: maintain open communication with students and their support team; monitor attendance, academic progress, and overall well-being to ensure consistent engagement and success.
• Plan and deliver subject-specific instruction in individual and group settings; conduct formative and summative assessments; analyze data to inform instructional decisions; demonstrate understanding of IEPs, ESE, and ELL accommodations; support and document progress toward goals; participate in meetings; provide targeted remediation and enrichment; contribute to academy initiatives (data reviews, professional development workshops, school/community events).
• Collaborate with the student support team to develop personalized learning pathways, behavior improvement plans, and transition strategies, including incentive programs; actively participate in academy-wide meetings and represent the academy in community events; perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy's mission and goals.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Licensure: Washington 6‑12 educator’s license with a secondary ESE/Special Education endorsement (required).
• Experience: 2+ years of teaching experience (high school 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.

Skills

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

Pay

Competitive compensation: up to $30 per hour.

Benefits

• Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Physical & work environment: regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; work in a collaborative classroom