Special Education Teacher - Michigan Connections Academy

Michigan Connections Academy (MICA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Michigan. MICA is authorized by Ferris State University Charter Schools Office and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Michigan Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with CA of Michigan, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.

• →Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
• →Michigan residency required 
• →Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with full approval or endorsement in at least one area of special education from Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education (MDE, OSE)
• →Must meet all continuing education requirements as defined by MDE
• →Expertise in special education law and compliance
• →Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• →Customer focused approach
• →High degree of flexibility
• →Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• →Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• →Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel
• →Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families