Job Title: K-8 Special Education Teacher
Location: Dearborn, Michigan
Reports to: Principal
Position Type: Fulltime
Job Summary:
The Dearborn Academy, a K-8 Charter School located at 1930 Ford Rd. Dearborn, MI
48128, is seeking Elementary and Middle School Special Education Teachers. The Dearborn
Academy's mission is to serve a multicultural community through individualized, focused
instruction allowing each student to achieve academic excellence and exhibit social
responsibility.
Special Education teachers are responsible for ensuring that student with special
needs meet the overall achievement of the mission of the Academy.
Position Specific Responsibilities
1. Participate in the Development and implementation of IEPs.
2. Plan behavior management strategies for entire class and for individual students
under his/her tutelage.
3. Assist individual students.
4. Prepare appropriate documentation and reports.
5. Implement the assigned program of study.
6. Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
7. Utilize instructional and classroom management systems that increase student
learning and maximize time on task.
8. Monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals.
9. Communicate effectively within the educational community and with parents on a
regular basis.
10. Maintain accurate knowledge of special education rules and regulations.
11. Develop daily individualized lesson plans.
12. Supervise, direct, and train all special education Para-professionals.
13. Other related duties as assigned by Principal.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
Endorsement with a Special Education (Emotionally Impaired/ Autism/Cognitive
Impairment/Learning Disabilities/ Physical Education for students with
disabilities/ Speech and Language Impairment, and/or Visual Impairment)
