Certified Teacher - Special Education

Job Description
CERTIFIED TEACHER - Special Education

Who We Are

New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have dedicated years of service to children. We specialize in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation. NPFE is on a mission to ensure that all students in Michigan achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support.

NPFE seeks a certified and highly qualified special education teachers who are able to develop and sustain academic focused instruction, while providing appropriate accommodations and supports. Grounded in strong special education practices and guided by a rigorous and proven curriculum, the teacher will build strong and lasting relationships with students and families, identify and apply best practices in instruction and student achievement, and continuously implement feedback and seek growth.

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in special education
• Must have - or be on a path to - a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a special education endorsement (i.e Learning Disabilities, Cognitive Impairment, etc.)
• Prior classroom experience, working with students with exceptional needs, is also required

• Possess and implement knowledge of core content (language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies)
• Write and implement lesson plans grounded in individualized student plans (IEPs and 504 plans) as well as our curriculum, regularly incorporating constructive feedback
• Support students using appropriate accommodations and modifications as guided by their individualized plan
• Keep and use up-to-date data to monitor student progress and drive instructional choices
• Solicit and utilize constructive feedback received from administrators and instructional coaches
• Work in teams to plan problem solve, and support one another on a daily basis
• Develop family-school relationships that foster the academic and social development of the child
• Encourages parents/guardians to participate in the daily life of the school and reach out to families in their homes through training, parent nights, conferences, and telephone contact and through technology
• Establish connections and relationships among their students and the larger community that support the academic and social development of the child and contribute to achievement of overall school goals
• Other ancillary duties as needed or assigned

While there is no single formula for a great teacher, our strongest educators do have a few characteristics in common. They are highly motivated and driven by results, extremely organized with an ability to balance deadlines and multiple work streams, flexible and adaptable to ever changing student needs and work demands, and hold strong written and verbal communication skills. Above all, they possess an enduring belief in the endless potential of all scholars and are committed to going “above and beyond” in the name of student success.

If this sounds like you, apply TODAY to join the New Paradigm team!