Overview

Description: At Freedom Academy, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, challenged, and capable of success. We believe students thrive when they are surrounded by adults who genuinely care about their growth - academically, socially, emotionally, and personally. We are committed to building classrooms that are structured, encouraging, relational, and deeply student-centered. We are building a school culture rooted in Integrity, Honor, and Leadership - where students are challenged academically, developed relationally, and supported by adults who genuinely love what they do. We are currently seeking a compassionate, organized, and student-focused Special Education (SPED) Teacher who is passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs and helping them grow in confidence, independence, and academic success. This role is far more than compliance or paperwork. Our SPED teachers play a critical role in helping students feel capable, supported, encouraged, and equipped to succeed. We are looking for someone who can combine strong instructional support with warmth, patience, structure, collaboration, and genuine care for students and families. If you love helping students overcome obstacles, building strong relationships, collaborating with a team, and creating meaningful impact in students' lives - we would love to meet you. What Makes Freedom Different Freedom Academy is a K-8 charter school committed to: Defending childhood Reclaiming academic excellence Restoring parental trust in education We believe students thrive in environments that are both structured and relational. Our goal is to create a campus that feels joyful, safe, encouraging, and deeply human - not cold, chaotic, or institutional. Our classrooms prioritize strong academics, healthy childhood development, character formation, and meaningful partnership with families. Our team genuinely cares about one another. We laugh together, problem-solve together, support one another through challenges, and work hard to create a school environment where both students and staff can flourish. Our Commitment to Families At Freedom Academy, we believe strong schools are built through strong partnerships with parents. We are committed to creating a learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, student safety, character development, healthy childhood experiences, and transparent communication with families. Applicants are encouraged to review our Freedom Academy Pledge to Parents to better understand our school culture, values, and educational philosophy: Freedom Academy Pledge to Parents We believe clarity builds trust, and we are committed to ensuring strong alignment between our team, our mission, and the families we serve. We're Looking For Someone Who: Loves working with students and believes every child is capable of growth Is patient, compassionate, organized, and relational Maintains high expectations while providing individualized support Understands differentiated instruction, accommodations, and modifications Communicates warmly and professionally with families and staff Maintains strong classroom structure and positive student support Is dependable, adaptable, and solution-oriented Works collaboratively with teachers, leadership, and support staff Is teachable, growth-minded, and open to feedback Believes school should feel safe, relational, encouraging, and uplifting for every student Our Core Values Integrity We do the right thing with honesty, professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment. Honor We treat students, families, staff, and community members with dignity, kindness, and respect. Leadership We take ownership, communicate clearly, solve problems, and contribute positively regardless of title. Requirements: Key Responsibilities Instruction & Student Support Provide direct instruction to students in individual, small group, and inclusion settings based on IEP goals Adapt curriculum and teaching strategies to mee