Special Education Teacher

Clara B. Ford Academy is hiring a full time Special Education Teacher. A major portion of the Special Education Teachers time will be spent in the regular general education classroom. 

Clara B. Ford Academy is a charter school for girls in grades 5-12. The Academy is located on the historic grounds of Vista Maria, a residential treatment facility in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. We focus on educating the whole child and live the motto of “Together WE will Treat, Heal, and Educate.”  As a member of the CBF staff, you will work with a team-oriented, dedicated and passionate group of educators. 

Duties and responsibilities include the following:

– Provide direct services to special education students that are supportive of the general education teacher.

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– Provide consultation and assistance to general education teachers for planning and making accommodations for special education students. Team tech with general education teachers.

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– Develop lesson plans that address student academic, interpersonal, social and emotional needs.

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– Participate in RTI/TST Team meetings and assist with the evaluation of educational needs and intervention strategies for students suspected of being handicapped.

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– Schedule and conduct IEP Team meetings.

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– Identify student deficits and strengths and write individual students goals, objectives, transition plans and education plans (IEP).

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– Maintain student files in compliance and up to date.

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– Serve as liaison to parents/student advocates of special education students and encourage their participation and support in the program of services. Communicate regularly with families/advocates regarding instructional programming and student progress.
– Make collaboration a priority with general education teachers and school leadership

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– Other duties may be assigned.

 Qualifications

– Bachelors Degree
– Eligible for temporary approval if currently enrolled in a Special Education Program
– Michigan Special Education Teacher Certification

Company Benefits:

– Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans

– 3% 401(k) company contribution 

– 3% 401(k) company match

– Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer

– Voluntary Plans Available

To learn more about Clara B. Ford please visit our website at [http://www.cbfacademy.com](http://www.cbfacademy.com/). For a complete list of career opportunities at the academy, [click here](https://hr-mepconnect.com/Careers/UserPortal/Jobs.aspx?enc=UyzmZVVFqdsNgTCrAVXjr6o7Ngm8FZVr5rfvXL1MqiSQUJDQ8t0ThwDDe7vjlkyw8wYflpt/RCb7ifPDgtYOliBIopFAI9kRu2ErLHumYsjQV59Ng6o4uKPpqyCic8pUBVu9QSZVHJvWiRPRxGKe3MgzJib1KMgFhUIOR5ZASNitnEmzZik6tvj173iRoI)!