Hybrid Special Education Teacher bei Phalen Leadership Academies
Phalen Leadership Academies · Redford Charter Township, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Redford Charter Township
The Opportunity: PLA Special Education teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Special Education Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. You will provide appropriate accommodations to the set curriculum in support of the success and growth of scholars; identify the individual needs of students; create a supportive and effective learning environment; and ensure that our scholars have the resources they need to meet academic expectations.
The Details
Key Deliverables:
- Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each scholar
- Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which students may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health
- Identifies students’ needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans
- Develops individualized education plans (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensure each student’s activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his/her abilities.
- Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting the required specifications of IEPs and 504 plans
- Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, continually tracks progress, and makes modifications as necessary
- Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student’s needs are met and plans are followed
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; with appropriate endorsements
- Valid teaching license with required SPED endorsements
- High proficiency in grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum
- Experience informing parents about student progress, and providing feedback
The Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.
The Campus: Discovery Creative Pathways (DCP) Redford was founded during the 2018-2019 school year in the Redford, MI area. The campus supports K-8 scholars by establishing a close-knit family atmosphere and has become a home away from home for many of its students. DCP Redford focuses on providing a high-quality education that nurtures students' intellectual growth, encourages critical thinking, and promotes a love of learning.
Offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as dance, soccer, Girl Scouts, arts & crafts, sign language, basketball, and tutoring. These activities make our school special by providing opportunities for students to develop their skills, explore new interests, and build social connections.
DCP Redford fosters a strong sense of community, where students, teachers, and parents feel engaged, connected, and supported.
Compensation and Benefits:
PLA Special Education Lead Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teachers receive:
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
- Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
- Incentive and bonus opportunities
