Special Education Teacher Micro-School No IEPS
Job in
Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan, 48170, USA
Listed on 2026-07-16
Listing for:
Memspa
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Special Education Teacher for Unique Micro-School No IEPS
District/Organization: Communication is Key AAC DBA Roots & Wings Learning Academy
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: Starting at $50,000-$75,000
Position:
Full
-Time, School hours M-F 8:30-3:00
Reporting
Hours:
8:00-3:30
180 school calendar
Please apply via email:
A unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in special education while focusing on students instead of paperwork and red tape at Roots & Wings Learning Academy. We are a well established not for profit that is seeking a neuro-affirming, confident, innovative, responsible, collaborative, engaging, and energetic special educator for our unique 501c3 special needs micro-school.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating a safe and supportive learning environment for diverse learners while implementing creative, evidence-based practices to support academic growth specifically in the areas of literacy, math, and life skills.
Key Responsibilities &Qualifications:
- Design and implement multi-sensory differentiated lessons that align with the Michigan core curriculum with effective planning for students with disabilities while focusing on literacy, math, and life skills
- Implement and create behavior supports using positive reinforcement that are developmentally appropriate
- Develop individualized learning plans with family and team, establishing cooperative and supportive relationships
- Maintain documentation and progress monitoring (no IEP’s)
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement
- Experience teaching students with Autism
- Experience teaching upper elementary and older
- Ability to work effectively with instructional and ancillary staff, implementing appropriate classroom management techniques for students with autism and other learning differences
- Evidence of best practices related to serving an ASD population
- Demonstrate leadership and initiative
- Sensitive to the needs of students, parents and educational personnel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to appropriately integrate technology within instruction as needed
- Extensive knowledge of effective systems of student data collection and application
- Effectively uses multiple forms of assessment and progress data to plan
-guide instruction and inform the learner - Identifies and communicates the specific job duties and responsibilities for assigned paraprofessionals to implement in support of student learning
- Demonstrates regular and predictable in-person attendance
- Provide small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring support in the areas of reading, writing, math, and other areas as needed
- Occasionally lift/move objects weighing up to 25lbs
- Stand and walk frequently
- Occasionally sit on the floor or bend down/squat
- Withstand a moderate noise level
- Be able to perform first aid/CPR and seizure care if necessary
- Assist with minimal to moderate support of student ADL
- Current State of Michigan teaching license in special education
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and endorsed/specialty area
- Minimum BA/BS an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area
- Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior
- Strong background in literacy intervention for students with disabilities
- Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports
- Ability to effectively analyze needs and objectively problem solve
- Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the school program such as field trips, enrichment, and celebrations
- Ability to implement and create tiered classroom embedded interventions
- Strong background and familiarity with AAC and AT
- Ability to communicate at various levels with students, parents, staff, and volunteers effectively and promptly
- Complete background check
- Be an integral part of a groundbreaking an unprecedented school
- Small class size maximum 8 students
- 3:1:1 ratio
- Highly trained and skilled support staff
- Work life balance
- Supply stipend
- Competitive salary for class size
- Creative teaching autonomy
- Less administrative burden, bureaucracy, and no formal testing
- Direct influence on school culture and student growth
- Supported and consulted by BCBA, parent liaison, speech, and music therapist
- MINIMAL paperwork
- Paid time off
- Co curricular fun activities such as art, music therapy, yoga, and therapy dog visits
- 1099 employee to start
- Initial interview is virtual, second/third in person with possible presentation of lessons
- Pay will reflect experience and education starting at $50,000
- Reports to director and board members
- One year minimum contract
- Weekly pay
- Will request and contact references if this is not an option, please explain.
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