Jobs and Careers

Lead Special Education Teacher

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Nov 2024

About the role

The Opportunity: PLA Special Education Lead teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. The lead teacher role was created to facilitate communication in the schools among general and special educators as well as administrators. The lead also serves as a liaison to the National Team.
The Details
Key Deliverables:

Maintains caseload list/assignment organization
Establishes and maintains caseload scheduling/organization
Responsible for IEP/MI systems troubleshooting/organization
Maintains enrollment duties/responsibilities
Attends IEP meeting to ensure compliance
Carries a reduced caseload

Experience and Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; with appropriate endorsements
Valid teaching license with required SPED endorsements
High proficiency in grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum
Experience informing parents about student progress, and providing feedback

The Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.

The Campus: Trix Academy is a tuition-free charter school located on the Eastside of Detroit. Trix Academy supports K-8 scholars through data-driven instruction, differentiated learning, 1:1 intervention, and social/emotional support. The school has committed educators and support staff who go above and beyond to inspire and support scholars. The Academy also offers daily enrichment classes that consist of Arts, STEM, Culture & Citizenship, and Cultural History. Trix Academy has cultivated an environment where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to explore their interests and talents.

Compensation and Benefits:
PLA Special Education Lead Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teachers receive: