ASD Teacher

Hamtramck Public Schools; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamtramck Public Schools is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to provide individualized learning activities and adapt the curriculum for students with IEPs, guiding their intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.

The role requires planning, case management, collaboration with parents and professionals, and ensuring compliance with MAS standards; MI SpEd endorsement is required, with SV endorsement preferred, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required.
• MI SpEd endorsement (any) and willingness to obtain SV endorsement if hired.
• Extensive knowledge of developmental milestones.
• Related academic endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers Michigan Academic Standards (MAS) to help students meet proficiency.
• Implements Hamtramck Public Schools Curriculum.
• Incorporates culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction.
• Integrates technology with instruction.
• Maintains records and ensures student growth is monitored.
• Communicates with parents and professionals regularly.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.

Skills

IEP case management

Differentiated instruction

Staff collaboration

Technology integration

Education

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

MI SpEd endorsement (any)

SV endorsement preferred

Willing to obtain SV endorsement

Extensive knowledge of developmental milestones

Related academic endorsements preferred

Job description

Reports to: School Administrator(s) and Executive Director of Special Services

Job Summary: Provide special education student(s) with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Responsible for planning instruction and adaptation of the general/special education curriculum to accommodate students in the learning process. Function as the case manager for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) and oversee their compliance.

Educational Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• SV endorsement preferred
• Must have current MI SpEd endorsement (any) and be willing to obtain SV endorsement if hired
• Extensive knowledge of developmental milestones
• Related academic endorsements preferred

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers Michigan Academic Standards (MAS) as identified by the State of Michigan and the District to help students meet and or exceed minimum content area proficiency standards
• Ability to implement and instruct established Hamtramck Public Schools Curriculum
• Includes culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction, including historical or other information as to cultures having significant impact on the world, nation or community.
• Ability to Integrate technology with instruction.
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the student(s) with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with student(s), parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with student(s), parents, peers, and community.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with student(s), parents, and schools.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrates gains in student(s) performance.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating.
• Quality assessment skills.
• Crisis Prevention training preferred.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs.
• Prolonged periods sitting and working on the computer to complete necessary paperwork.

Other

Thisdescriptionisintendedtodescribetheessentialjobfunctions,thegeneralsupplementalfunctions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Salary: PertheHFTTeacherContract + $15.000 bonus paid in 3 installments.