Special Education Teacher

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Education Teacher at Inkster Preparatory Academy in Inkster, Michigan. The role focuses on creating a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social‑emotional development.

The Special Education Teacher will support the educational and behavioral goals of all students, especially those with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting students’ abilities and disabilities, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curriculum as necessary, and supporting the student with regular class assignments.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Write and implement behavior improvement plans.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and write IEP goals and objectives.
• Work relentlessly to meet all goals related to student achievement, culture, and state‑specific achievement objectives.
• Utilize research‑based best practices in daily planning and instruction.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Serve as an advisor for a designated set of students.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social‑emotional growth of their child.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of non‑instructional activities such as social events and field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current state teaching license.
• Knowledge of state standards and Common Core standards.
• Experience working in a full‑room inclusion model or co‑teaching in a resource‑room model.
• High level of comfort working in a growth‑focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI).
• Experience working in a multicultural setting.

• Paid time off.
• Retirement contributions.
• Optional basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child).
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long‑term disability insurance.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ educators.

We are committed to abiding by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.