6-12 Special Ed. Teacher

6-12 Special Education Teacher

Location

Riverside Academy West - Dearborn, MI

FLSA Status: Exempt | Full-Time

Reports To: Academy Principal

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, merit pay bonus, 401(k)

About gee

Global Educational Excellence (GEE) operates a network of charter schools across Southeast Michigan focused on academic achievement and community. Our staff benefit from structured mentorship, weekly professional development, and a collaborative school culture.

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher provides individualized instruction and support for students with mild to moderate disabilities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to implement IEPs and promote inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement as required by the Michigan State Board of Education
• Candidates who do not yet hold a Michigan teaching certificate may qualify through enrollment in GEE's Career Advancement Program (CAP), which provides a supported pathway to Michigan certification. CAP eligibility is determined at the time of application.
• Satisfactory criminal background check

• Core responsibilities
• Deliver specially designed instruction aligned with each student's IEP goals
• Collaborate with general education teachers to modify curriculum and provide co-teaching support
• Participate in IEP, 504, and Child Study Team meetings; develop and review annual goals
• Coordinate with paraprofessionals, therapists, and related service providers
• Maintain legally required documentation, progress notes, and compliance records per MDE standards
• Communicate regularly with families on student progress and home support strategies
• Provide accommodations and modifications for assessments as outlined in each student's IEP

Physical requirements