Special Education Teacher

About the role

Uplift Michigan Online School is searching for a Teacher of Special Education. The role requires residency in Michigan and a teaching certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that each student is learning subject matter identified in the State standards and the Uplift Michigan Online School curriculum.
• Consistently plan and deliver lessons that are aligned with the student's IEP goals and are varied, interesting, engaging, and enjoyable for your students.
• Review incoming student IEP documentation.
• Write IEP goals and communicate necessary accommodations.
• Host and facilitate IEP, REED, MET, and MDR meetings for students on your caseload.
• Track student progress and update goal progress in EdPlan.
• Create lesson plans that are in harmony with students' learning styles.
• Provide Resource Room support, as well as self-contained classroom instruction if needed.
• Support students during weekly advisory sessions.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure consistency of special education support.
• Maintain timely, complete, and accurate student records (i.e., Skyward and CAT).
• Ensure that your classroom is conducive to learning – one that is safe and nurturing for all students.
• Provide consistency and balance for your students.
• Communicate with parents frequently about their child’s performance and progress.
• Return parent e-mail and voice mail messages within 24 hours.
• Conduct research, attend conferences, and meetings, and pursue continuing education.
• Perform other duties and tasks as directed by School Administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and Michigan Teaching Certification in the assigned area as well as pre-service experience, as required for certification.
• Dual certification is highly preferred (RX and MB or MA).

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with general education teachers.
• Strong organizational skills to manage student progress and IEP documentation.
• Effective communication skills to interact with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Skills

• Knowledge of state educational standards and Uplift Michigan Online School curriculum.
• Proficiency in using software such as EdPlan for tracking student progress.
• Ability to facilitate IEP meetings and document accommodations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Volunteer Life Insurance.
• Short Term Disability.
• 401K and Roth.

Pay

The pay for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role requires work between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday, and additional hours as needed. This is a full-time, salary position that requires 40 hours plus, if necessary to complete required tasks. This is a remote position, but the hours are not flexible. In-person commitments are a requirement, including state testing, field trips, professional development, and graduation.