Special Education Teacher

Location

Flint, MI | United States

Job description

  Are you ready to "flip the switch" and see the light bulb flick on? Come light up the lives of struggling students who just need to be ignited by an energized and talented Special Education Teacher. This unique opportunity is located in an non-traditional alternative high school in Flint MI. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a worthy organization - apply today!

Our Special Education Teachers provide one-on-one and small group assistance and instruction to students who are eager to earn their high school diploma. With your support, these students will have a chance to experience a successful and caring learning environment. At TES, you will be a part of the solution, helping us achieve goals that allow all our clients to learn and thrive. 

SALARY RANGE: $28.93 - $42.82/hr

*Salary range is contingent upon relatable experience, credentialing/certification, education, and use of a second language in your role (50% of the time).

Incentives and Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Merit-based annual raises
• An excellent mentorship program and exceptional training provided
• Intentional professional growth plans (we promote from within!)
• Dedicated support from our Leadership Team 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance and a $25,000 life and AD&D insurance policy (if eligible).
• Generous paid time off with up to two (2) weeks of paid vacation, up to 13 paid holidays, and up to five (5) paid sick days.
• Retirement plan and medical and dependent flexible spending accounts.

As a Special Education Teacher at TES, you will:

• provide small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring support in the areas of reading, writing, math, and other areas as needed.
• communicate on-going student progress to parents/guardians, general education teachers, school administration, district personnel, and other service professionals via progress reporting and Individual Education Plans as needed.
• maintain ongoing compliance in accordance with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), state and district-level guidance/procedures.
• provide designated instruction based on the most current, signed IEP.
• implement and communicate accommodations and modifications within the general education curriculum.
• differentiate instruction based on student needs and present levels.
• create and implement behavior support plans or individual transition plans as necessary.
• assist with proctoring state exams as necessary.
• participate in professional development, parent conferences, and administrative meetings as necessary.
• provide online instruction/consultation.

You will need the following minimum qualifications to be considered:

• A valid MI Special Education Teacher Certificate
• Must clear IChat
• Hold appropriate automobile insurance with limits that allow driving a personal vehicle for work (25/50k liability coverage)

Environment & Physical Qualifications: Assigned work environments vary from site to site and may require services to be provided in a distance learning/therapy model. The work environment usually comprises several adults and children in a classroom, clinic, or campus facility, with supervisors traveling to multiple sites/clinics. Due to varied work environments, an employee may encounter noise levels that are moderate to loud. In addition, the job functions could include the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.

ABOUT TES

Total Education Solutions (TES), also known as TES Therapy, provides customized education and therapeutic services in schools, homes, clinics, communities, and online to children and adults of all abilities. Our Mission of empowering individuals of all abilities is at the forefront of every decision we make.

Total Education Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

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