Special Education Teacher
Location: Bridge Academy West - Hamtramck, MI
FLSA Status: Exempt | Full-Time
Reports To: Academy Principal
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, merit pay bonus, 401(k)
ABOUT GEE
Global Educational Excellence (GEE) operates a network of charter schools across Southeast Michigan focused on academic achievement and community. Our staff benefit from structured mentorship, weekly professional development, and a collaborative school culture.
The Special Education Teacher provides individualized instruction and support for students with mild to moderate disabilities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to implement IEPs and promote inclusive education.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required
Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement as required by the Michigan State Board of Education
Candidates who do not yet hold a Michigan teaching certificate may qualify through enrollment in GEE's Career Advancement Program (CAP), which provides a supported pathway to Michigan certification. CAP eligibility is determined at the time of application.
Satisfactory criminal background check
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver specially designed instruction aligned with each student's IEP goals
Collaborate with general education teachers to modify curriculum and provide co-teaching support
Participate in IEP, 504, and Child Study Team meetings; develop and review annual goals
Coordinate with paraprofessionals, therapists, and related service providers
Maintain legally required documentation, progress notes, and compliance records per MDE standards
Communicate regularly with families on student progress and home support strategies
Provide accommodations and modifications for assessments as outlined in each student's IEP
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for extended periods. Work environment includes elevated noise levels.
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this role. It is not exhaustive. GEE reserves the right to amend responsibilities to meet organizational needs.
Global Educational Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #HPGEE
HOW TO APPLY
Global Educational Excellence (GEE)
2455 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
careers.gee-edu.com | hr@gee-edu.com | (734) 369-9500
Global Educational Excellence (GEE) is an educational management company that was founded in 1998. GEE is dedicated to offering communities exceptional schools of choice at no-cost to the families we serve. Our network of public school academies plays a key role in the academic achievement of many students. Our curriculum is both rigorous and engaging. Students and teachers at GEE academies have access to state of the art technology and academic resources, ensuring that they are prepared with 21st Century skills. In addition, GEE academies offer world languages that include both Arabic and Spanish. Our students and teachers embrace character and culture, it’s what makes us successful in our approach in educating the diverse populations we so proudly serve and inspire.
