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Cole Academy

Special Education Teacher

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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$66,944 / year median in Michigan

+2% projected growth

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Special Education Teacher Cole Academy - 3.7 Lansing, MI Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $55,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) 5% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Teaching Certification Special Education Certification Full Job Description Cole Academy is hiring a Special Education Teacher. Must have teacher certification and endorsement. Cole Academy is Lansing's longest-standing charter school in the state of Michigan and received a charter through Central Michigan University in 1995. The Academy originated as an Early Childhood Center and over the years, gradually became a K-5 Public School. Combining a foundation of current, research-based, balanced literacy objectives and a sustained professional development direction from Heggerty and UFLI and current literacy program supports that "raised the bar" for student achievement. Reader's and Writer's Workshops continue to be critical directions for Cole Academy. Math facts operation and mastery and problem-solving are a strong focus within our math curriculum. MTSS tiered interventions and support and PBIS behavior support continue to be at the forefront of our student progress monitoring for student growth and success. All core subjects are a priority with ELA and Math as the foundation. Cole Academy Values 1. We are committed to hiring a racially diverse staff at our district. 2. Willingness to learn new skills, to be reflective, and to acquire new knowledge through sustained professional learning 3. Establishes and maintain standards for student behavior needed to achieve a respectful and cooperative learning atmosphere in the classroom
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Teaches all core subjects in a classroom, utilizing courses of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities 2. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction 3. Continuously evaluates students' academic, emotional and social growth using appropriate records, and prepares ongoing progress reports 4. Ability to work effectively with colleagues regarding curriculum, instruction, interventions and assessment 5. Follows the goals of students an IEP or 504 plan 6. Maintains ongoing, multiple methods of communication with parents 7. Maintains professional competence through learning activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional learning activities 8. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated 9. Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the building administrator following guidelines outlined in the Employee Handbook and by the
Board of Education Company Benefits:
Health Insurance:
Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans 5% 401(k) company match Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer Voluntary Plans Available For more information on Cole Academy, please visit our website at https://www.coleacademy.org /.