EI Teacher/Resource Room Teacher

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools is seeking an EI/Resource Room Teacher at Tappan Middle School in Ann Arbor, MI. The role focuses on student support services within special education, coordinating SST processes and implementing individualized plans.

The position requires a MI teaching certificate in special education, multiple years of SPED experience, and collaboration with families and community agencies to support students' needs.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement in special education (EI, LD, and CI).
• At least three years teaching experience, including two years in special education.
• Knowledge of SST process and coordination.
• Experience collaborating on accommodations and modifications for students.

Responsibilities

• Understand SST process, general education interventions, and coordination.
• Coordinate services for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with staff on program accommodations.
• Write and implement FAB/BIP for students.
• Engage in home and community visits and collaboration.

Skills

Case Management

SST Coordination

Report writing

Education

Teaching certificate in special education (MI)

3 years teaching experience (SPED)

Job description

POSITION TYPE: Student Support Services/ Special Education Teacher

POSITION TITLE: EI /Resource Room Teacher

POSITION LOCATION: Tappan Middle School

FTE: 1.0

SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule (AAEA)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education in one or more areas (EI, LD, and CI.).
• Possess three years satisfactory teaching experience, including at least two years of teaching students with disabilities in a special education classroom.
• Understanding of SST process and coordination desired.
• Training and instructional experience with state recommended reading and specialized programs desired.
• Successful background and practice "consulting" with colleagues regarding program adaptations and modifications for students desired.
• Successful background and experience working in a culturally diverse environment with ESL students desired.
• Knowledge of/experience with special education due process procedures, writing of individual education plans and data collection desired.
• Must submit evidence at time of interview of highly qualified status as defined through NCLB.
• State Board of Education approval as a teacher consultant or able to qualify.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understanding of SST process, general education interventions, and coordination.
• Successful background and experience working with students with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• Serve as building contact person for community agencies.
• Successful background and practice collaborating with colleagues regarding program accommodations.
• Writing and implementation of a FAB/BIP.
• Successful background and experience working in a culturally diverse environment.
• Serve in support groups for students.
• Home and community visits.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Coordinates student services for special education including modification /accommodation, planning and oversight.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Case Management.
• SST Coordination.
• Report writing and assessment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form.

REASONING ABILITY

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person while performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

ADA STATEMENT

Ann Arbor Public Schools complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applications and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].