Innocademy Zeeland offers a dynamic TK-8 learning environment that blends the strengths of public education with innovative approaches to curriculum, culture, and global engagement. With both Classic and Spanish Immersion tracks, we emphasize project-based learning, character development, and global awareness within a nurturing and academically rigorous school community.

As a small school with a strong family feel, we are seeking a talented Special Education Teacher to guide students in developing the capacity, knowledge, and cultural competence to be actively engaged stewards in their communities and beyond.

Our teachers have a meaningful voice in how the Academy operates. We create an engaging, flexible, and individualized learning environment where creative educators flourish and students grow academically. We do this by embracing innovation, maintaining small class sizes, incorporating nature-based learning experiences, and operating on a balanced calendar.

Position Overview

The Elementary Special Education Teacher serves as case manager for assigned students and ensures high quality instruction, meaningful progress, and full compliance with state and federal special education requirements. This role requires strong instructional practice along with consistent attention to timelines, documentation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as case manager for students with IEPs
• Develop, write, and implement compliant IEPs
• Deliver specialized instruction aligned to student goals
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate data collection
• Ensure timelines and documentation meet IDEA and Michigan requirements
• Facilitate IEP meetings and maintain proactive family communication
• Collaborate with general education teachers across Classic and Spanish Immersion tracks
• Coordinate related services and supervise paraprofessionals as assigned
• Maintain organized and audit-ready records

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate
• Special Education endorsement required
• Experience in elementary special education preferred
• Strong knowledge of IEP development and compliance standards
• Ability to balance instruction with documentation and timelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to small school culture and community engagement

Position Details

• Full-time, exempt
• School-year position
• Balanced Calendar (https://innocademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/25_26-Inno-Family-Calendar.pdf)

Innocademy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Duties may change at any time based on organizational needs.