Special Education Teacher

At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices, we empower young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition‑free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re‑engagement programs are supported by cutting‑edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.

As a Special Education Teacher
, you will serve as the primary instructional resource for our Graduation Candidates (GCs), delivering competency‑based content, supporting personalized learning, and guiding students toward graduation and post‑secondary success. You’ll work with a collaborative team to provide academic, social‑emotional, and career‑oriented support that empowers each learner’s journey.

• Support new student enrollment by engaging in recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Assist in creating Personalized Learning Plans tailored to each student's unique needs and goals.

• Serve as an advisor for assigned students by maintaining open communication with them and their support team.
• Monitor students’ attendance, academic progress, and overall well‑being to ensure consistent engagement and success.
• Plan and deliver subject‑specific instruction in both individual and group settings, ensuring students stay on track toward course completion and mastery of the material.
• Serve as the lead on IEP compliance across assigned campuses, ensuring all documentation, goal tracking, and reporting meets district deadlines; content coaches and academy staff will look to this role as the primary Special Education resource and point of accountability.
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with significant behavioral needs, monitoring effectiveness and adjusting strategies in collaboration with the student support team.
• Conduct assessments—both formative (ongoing) and summative (final)—to evaluate students' academic progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
• Analyze and utilize data to inform instructional decisions and enhance student outcomes.
• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Exceptional Student Education (ESE), and English Language Learner (ELL) accommodations. Support and document progress toward annual goals, short‑term objectives, and benchmarks while participating in necessary meetings.
• Provide targeted remediation and enrichment activities for individuals or small groups of students based on their specific needs.
• Contribute to the success of academy initiatives, including data reviews, professional development workshops, and school/community events.

• Collaborate with the student support team to develop personalized learning pathways, behavior improvement plans, and transition strategies, including incentive programs to enhance academic achievement.
• Actively participate in academy‑wide meetings and represent the academy in community events to foster connections and advocate for student success.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy's mission and goals.

This role splits time between two campus locations on an alternating weekly schedule (3 days at one campus, 2 days at the other); candidates must be comfortable with regular local travel and adaptable to different management styles and campus environments.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required;
Master’s preferred.

Licensure: Georgia 6‑12 educator’s license with a secondary ESE/Special Education endorsement (REQUIRED).

Experience: 5+ years of teaching experience (high school preferred).

Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on inclusivity and collaboration.

Passion: A commitment to supporting at‑risk youth and fostering their academic and personal breakthroughs.

• Experience working in non‑traditional or at‑risk youth settings.
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models.
• Experie…