Special Education Teacher

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE LEARN4LIFE PONTIAC Full -- Time, Monday -- Thursday; 7:30AM -- 3:30PM and Friday 8:00AM -- 3:00PM Compensation: Competitive compensation package starting from $51,500/year Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates. Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? At Learn4Life Pontiac, we focus on providing a SAFE educational environment, so that you may focus on your goal of obtaining a high school diploma. Our students love the quiet, one-on-one attention they receive from their teacher mentors. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it's your turn. The Learn4Life Advantage Our personalized learning model is what makes Learn4Life unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified, and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students. Come learn more about us at https://pontiac.learn4life.org/ How You Will Make An Impact Teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the student's academic plan, manage and provide services according to the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position reports to the Principal or designee. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's Degree - Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education is required - English Language and Autism Authorizations - Prior experience working with exceptional learners strongly recommended - Eligibility to obtain a teaching permit or teaching internship - Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, in addition to a variety of educational software programs • Profficient level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other Educational Technology applications - Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required - Ability to lift, carry, push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds Benefits: We are committed to providing quality and affordable benefits to our employees. We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families. Some of our benefits for full-time employees include: - Competitive nonprofit salary - Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage - Life insurance - Long-term disability (LTD); short term disability (STD) - Sick leave - Generous holiday, vacation and seasonal breaks - 403(b) retirement plan with an attractive company contribution - Paid professional development opportunities - Wellness benefits through our Wellable app and Employee Assistance Program that includes financial, legal and emotional counseling - Employee discount program for things such as travel, home and entertainment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information