EI Elementary Resource Classroom

MASPA; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Park Public Schools in Michigan seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher to support students within a resource setting and a possible self-contained classroom. The role requires MI Special Education Certification with EI Endorsement, experience with emotional impairments, and the ability to align individual programs with the general education curriculum.

Develop and implement behavior plans and participate in Wraparound Meetings.

Qualifications

• MI Special Education Teacher Certification required (SE Certification) with EI Endorsement.
• Experience in a resource room required; self-contained classroom a plus.
• Experience with students with emotional impairments.
• Must meet MCL 380.1531 & Administrative Rules Governing the Certification of MI Teachers.
• Other requirements as determined by Lincoln Park Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Adapt, modify, and align general education curricula for SPED students.
• Develop and implement individualized behavior plans; conduct functional behavior assessments.
• Participate in Wraparound Meetings and family/community communication.
• Use curriculum guides to identify functional goals and assess progress.
• Maintain timely records and collaborate with staff and supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with school and community members.

Skills

SE Certification

EI Endorsement

Resource room experience

Emotional impairments experience

MI teacher laws

Job description

And any positions that result from the filling of this posting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Michigan Special Education Teacher Certification (SE Certification), EI Endorsement
• Experience with in a resource room required, experience in a self contained classroom preferred
• Experience with students with emotional impairments
• Must meet MCL 380.1531 & Administrative Rules Governing the Certification of MI Teachers
• Other requirements as determined by the Lincoln Park Board of Education

DUTIES:

• Adapting, accommodating, and modifying the general education curricula, pedagogy, and learning environments for students.
• Aligning and adapting the student's program with the general education curriculum
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized behavior management strategies and plans. Must prepare and implement behavior plans based upon functional behavioral assessments.
• Participate in/facilitate Wraparound Meetings
• Using a range of curriculum guides to assist with identifying functional goals.
• Employing current assessment instruments and approaches, intervention methodologies, strategies, and techniques that are appropriate for students linking assessment outcomes to curriculum planning.
• Ability to complete records in a timely manner
• Possess skills to communicate to all members of the school & community
• Be able to meet the physical and mental demands of the teaching profession and the position
• Philosophy in accord with Lincoln Park Public Schools
• Able to work cooperatively
• Ability to follow requirements of supervisors
• Classroom instruction and instructional leader for meeting the needs of Special Education students
• Other duties as required by Executive Director of Special Education and Building Principal

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Executive Director of Special Education, Special Education Supervisor, and Building Principal(s)

WORK SCHEDULE:

According to School Calendar

SALARY:

According to LPEA Salary Schedule