Acceleration Academies·Fort Myers, Florida
The Special Education Teacher serves as the primary instructional resource for students, delivering competency-based content and personalized learning plans. They are responsible for monitoring student progress, conducting assessments, and collaborating with the support team to ensure academic and social-emotional success.
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.
Key Responsibilities 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.
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.
Demonstrate a foundational understanding of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Exceptional Student Education (ESE), and English Language Learner (ELL) accommodations.
Support and document progress toward annual goals, short-term objectives, and benchmarks while participating in necessary meetings.
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.
2+ years of teaching experience (high school preferred).
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on inclusivity and collaboration.
A commitment to supporting at-risk youth and fostering their academic and personal breakthroughs.
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.
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.
Third-Party Agency & Recruiter Notice for Acceleration Academies Agencies presenting candidates must have an active, nonexpired Master Services Agreement and be formally engaged by an Acceleration Academies Recruiter. Resumes submitted outside these terms will be considered the property of Acceleration Academies.
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.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a Florida 6-12 educator’s license with a secondary ESE/Special Education endorsement. A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience, preferably with high school or at-risk youth, is required.
Market context
Florida schools regularly seek classroom teachers, especially candidates who can lead instruction, plan lessons, and meet state certification and screening requirements. Competition often centers on classroom experience, subject fit, and readiness to complete Florida’s background check and education requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and prepare examples of lesson planning and classroom management before applying.
