Special Education Teacher

East Lansing, MI

Cole Academy is hiring a Special Education Teacher.  Must have teacher certification and endorsement. 

Cole Academy is Lansing's longest-standing charter school in the state of Michigan and received a charter through Central Michigan University in 1995. The Academy originated as an Early Childhood Center and over the years, gradually became a K-5 Public School. Combining a foundation of current, research-based, balanced literacy objectives and a sustained professional development direction from Heggerty and UFLI and current literacy program supports that  "raised the bar" for student achievement. Reader’s and Writer’s Workshops continue to be critical directions for Cole Academy. Math facts operation and mastery and problem-solving are a strong focus within our math curriculum. MTSS tiered interventions and support and PBIS behavior support continue to be at the forefront of our student progress monitoring for student growth and success. All core subjects are a priority with ELA and Math as the foundation. 

Cole Academy Values

  1. We are committed to hiring a racially diverse staff at our district.
  2. Willingness to learn new skills, to be reflective, and to acquire new knowledge through sustained professional learning
  3. Establishes and maintain standards for student behavior needed to achieve a respectful and cooperative learning atmosphere in the classroom

Performance Responsibilities:

  1. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
  2. Continuously evaluates students’ academic, emotional and social growth using appropriate records, and prepares ongoing progress reports
  3. Ability to work effectively with colleagues regarding curriculum, instruction, interventions and assessment
  4. Follows the goals of students in an IEP or 504 plan
  5. Maintains ongoing, multiple methods of communication with parents
  6. Maintains professional competence through learning activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional learning activities
  7. Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the building administrator following guidelines outlined in the Employee Handbook and by the Board of Education

Company Benefits:

  • Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans

  • 5% 401(k) company match

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

  • Voluntary Plans Available

For more information on Cole Academy, please visit our website at https://www.coleacademy.org/.