Special Education Teacher

The Role 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.

Unlike a traditional classroom role, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one and small-group support, using a competency-based model that allows students to move at their own pace. This is a highly relational role where you’ll serve as both an educator and advocate, supporting academic growth while helping students navigate barriers and stay on track for graduation and beyond.

• Key Responsibilities Academics 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.
• 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.
• Implement and support IEPs within a flexible, student-centered learning model, ensuring students make meaningful progress toward their goals.
• 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.
• Advocacy 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.
• Enrollment 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.
• Retention 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.

What We’re Looking For Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Masters' preferred
• Licensure: Florida 6-12 educator’s license with a secondary ESE/Special Education endorsement (REQUIRED).

Experience

2+ 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings. Bilingual (Spanish preferred). Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models. Experience with competency-based learning, instructional coaching, or project-based education. Strong comfort with technology in educational settings. Why Join Us? Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Here, you’ll directly impact students’ lives, championing their growth, resilience, and path to graduation.

• We Value Our Team’s Well-being We prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members and their families through comprehensive total rewards: Competitive Compensation: $60,000-$77,000 Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable FTO.
• Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.
• Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.
• Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth.
• Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses.

Physical & Work Environment Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds Work in a collaborative classroom or office setting and may involve exposure to outdoor weather during events Occasional travel between nearby academy sites may be required to support student needs or operational coverage Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of education, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in redefining what’s possible for students everywhere.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Acceleration Academies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• All roles at Acceleration Academies include core responsibilities that are fundamental to student success and overall academy operations. Applicants should carefully review the job description to ensure they can meet these requirements. Essential duties typically include:
• Consistent, reliable attendance during scheduled work hours
• On-site presence (for roles designated as in-person/onsite)
• Management of assigned workload and productivity expectations
• Ability to perform job functions in an open, student-centered workspace If you believe you may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the role, Acceleration Academies will engage in an interactive process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please note that accommodations cannot remove essential job functions or fundamentally alter the nature of the role.