Elementary Resource Room Teacher PI

Anova Education; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join their team in Comstock Park, Michigan. This role requires the planning and implementation of specially-designed instruction tailored to students' needs and compliance with IEP regulations.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and a valid Michigan Teaching certificate. Responsibilities include lesson planning, overseeing student progress, and collaborating with education staff. The position entails supervising students and possibly special education paraprofessionals.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of creating IEPs for students.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with caregivers.
• Experience in collaborating with school staff for student support.

Responsibilities

• Plans lessons and specially-designed instruction.
• Instructs individuals and groups based on IEP goals.
• Maintains contact with students' caregivers.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective communication

Collaboration with staff

Behavior support plans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Valid Michigan Teaching certificate

Job description

Comstock Park is 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.

SUMMARY

Responsible for planning specially-designed instruction and/or adaptation of the general education curriculum to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds trust and connections with students.
• Encourages self-advocacy and disability awareness.
• Plans lessons and specially-designed instruction aligned to grade level content standards.
• Instructs individuals and groups related to IEP goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with education staff to support the implementation of accommodations and differentiation of course content.
• Follows special education procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrates classroom management practices to create an environment conducive to learning.
• Supports in the development and implementation of individual positive behavior support plans.
• Administers assessments and effectively maintains and monitors student progress.
• Maintains regular contact and strives to engage with students’ caregivers/parents.
• Provides case management for students with IEPs; bills Medicaid for case management services.
• Prepares and maintains all relevant special education paperwork; coordinates and facilitates meetings to address student needs.
• Participates in Special Education Meetings and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or his/her designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students. May be responsible for the daily oversight of the special education paraprofessional.

QUALIFICATION 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
• Certificate endorsements needed - LD, CI, or EI
• Valid Michigan Teaching certificate with one or more special education endorsements.

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

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.