ECSE Teacher - Part Time

TrulyHired; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Comstock Park Public Schools in Michigan seeks an elementary teacher with special education and early childhood endorsement to provide preschool early childhood special education programming, using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individualized learning needs.

The role emphasizes equity, collaboration with the classroom team, family communication, progress monitoring, and adherence to district policies, Michigan rules, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices.
• Must meet State of Michigan certification and highly qualified requirements.
• Ability to work with other professionals in a collaborative manner.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and specially designed instruction for caseload students, aligned with IEP goals.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate with classroom team and support staff to design and monitor instruction.
• Communicate regularly with parents and monitor student progress.
• Facilitate IEPs and develop measurable goals and objectives.
• Abide by district policies and Michigan Special Education Rules.

Skills

Equity and inclusion

Collaboration

Parent communication

Positive student relationships

Education

Michigan elementary teacher certification with special education and early childhood endorsement (ZA/ZS)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking candidates who display a strong desire and ability to make an impact on students and the greater community both within and outside of the classroom.

Job Summary

Provides early childhood special education programming, employing a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet the individualized learning needs of preschool children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices.


• Plan lessons and specially designed instruction for caseload students, aligned with special education goals/objectives.


• Maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.


• Bill Medicaid for case management services


• Continually supervise students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where children thrive.


• Collaborate with classroom team, support staff, and ancillary staff to develop/design, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of instruction and interventions.


• Communicate regularly with parents.


• Monitor and report on student progress.


• Facilitate team meetings, student level problem solving meetings, and IEPs.


• Model appropriate adaptations, accommodations, and modifications for individual students/staff to ensure their success.


• Develop IEPs, present level statements, measurable goals and objectives, and documentation of progress toward goals and objectives.


• Demonstrate belief that ALL children can learn and acceptance of differences in students.


• Willingness and commitment to participate in curriculum development, school improvement, and professional development opportunities.


• Abide by all district policies and procedures and demonstrate competencies specified in Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations.


• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or his/her designee.

Qualifications

Michigan elementary teacher certification with special education and early childhood education endorsement (ZA or ZS). Must meet State of Michigan certification and highly qualified requirements. Ability to work with other professionals in a collaborative manner. Ability to relate positively to students, parents, and other staff. ASD Certification preferred.

Compensation

In accordance with the master agreement between Comstock Park Educational Employees Association and the Comstock Park Board of Education.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish the district with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EQUAL RIGHTS: Comstock Park Public Schools are committed to a policy or nondiscrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, and disability in all its programs and activities.

Grievance Procedures

Any person believing that the Comstock Park Public School District or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the local Coordinator at the following address: 101 School Street, Comstock Park, MI 49321. Phone [phone].

** The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.