Special Education Teacher

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Consistently plan and deliver lessons aligned with student IEP goals and student learning styles.
• 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.
• 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 your classroom is conducive to learning – one that is safe and nurturing for all students.
• Communicate with parents via various means including phone, text, email, Skyward, face-to-face conferences, written correspondence, or other means.
• Perform other duties and tasks as directed by School Administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and Michigan Teaching Certification in the assigned area.
• Dual certification in RX and MB or MA is highly preferred.
• Physical demands include regular talking and hearing, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. Frequent lifting and moving of items over 50 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with special education students.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with general education teachers.
• Strong organizational skills to manage student records and progress.
• Effective communication skills to interact with parents and students.

Skills

• Knowledge of state standards and Uplift Michigan Online School curriculum.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Proficiency in using educational technology tools.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary position that requires 40 hours plus, if necessary to complete required tasks.

Schedule

Full-time, remote position with work between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday, and additional hours as needed.