Elementary SPED Teacher — Collaborative, Student-Centered

Kent City Community Schools; Michigan; Presencial; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Robust benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunity to enroll in a pension plan

Resumo da oferta

A public school district in Michigan is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher. The candidate will need a Bachelor's Degree and a valid teaching certificate with relevant endorsements. Responsibilities include managing a safe learning environment, developing individual instruction programs, and engaging effectively with students. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Collaboration among staff and continuous growth in the teaching process are highly valued.

Qualificações

• Must be flexible and able to work with diverse groups.
• Strong belief that every child has the capacity to learn.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a safe and comfortable learning environment.
• Develop individualized programs of instruction.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.

Conhecimentos

Ability to collaborate with building staff and parents

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Elementary Special Education Teacher(Anticipated)

Who We Are:

Kent City Community Schools is a public school district in Kent County dedicated to providing a nurturing environment and to educate all of our 1,200 students to be lifelong learners.

What We Need:

We are looking for a compassionate and collaborative team member to work with our staff so that they can empower students to reach their full potential through a rigorous curriculum and instructional excellence!

What We Value:

Collaboration, Compassion, Honest Communication, Growth Mindset, and a Culture of Opportunity

What You Need:

• Ability to work successfully with students, staff, administrators and community members
• Daily, In-person attendance and ability to be organized and work collaboratively with students, staff and families
• Must be flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to relate well with students
• Ability to collaborate with building staff and parents
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a safe, comfortable learning environment
• Demonstrate consistent, effective management of student behavior
• Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growth
• Strong belief that building individual relationships is paramount to learning
• Believes relentlessly that all children have the capacity to be successful learners
• Maintain student confidentiality in thorough and secure record-keeping following FERPA, IDEA and HIPPA guidelines when needed
• Participate in all meetings as required by the school, district, or laws, to address student needs
• Ability to form and maintain working and professional relationships with district staff and parents
• Possesses the skill and willingness to ensure that students’ social and emotional needs are addressed
• Developing and implementing individualized programs of instruction to meet the needs of students
• Participating as an educational team member for the success of all students
• Uses technology to enhance lessons and stay current with changing trends
• Must demonstrate the ability to connect with all students and actively engage them in learning
• Communicates well with a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growth
• Performs other such duties as may reasonably be assigned

Preferred Skills/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement, qualified to teach in Michigan
• Show passion about the teaching/learning process for every child
• Build relationships with students and adults in a team environment
• Provide customer service atmosphere for students and parents
• Engagement in the process of continual improvement

What We Provide:

• Full-Time position
• Robust benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to support financial stability
• Collaborative working environment
• A focus on students and staff