High School Special Education Teacher Cognitive Impairment

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazel Park School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher - Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (SE) to serve Hazel Park High School students. 10-month, full-time position under the H.P.E.A. Salary Schedule.

Requirements include a valid Michigan teaching certificate with SE endorsement, HQ per NCLB, and experience with cognitive-impaired students. CSP and data-driven instruction are emphasized, with collaboration across staff and families.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (SE) required.
• Highly Qualified in accordance with No Child Left Behind Guidelines.
• Experience in providing instructional services to students who are certified Cognitive Impaired.
• Experience in developing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• The ability to write, implement, and monitor IEP's.
• Knowledge and/or understanding in consistent use of data to monitor student growth, inform instruction, and develop interventions.
• Experience in differentiated instruction, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Systems, and individualized programming options for students.
• Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Superior communication skills in writing and speaking with all levels of management and staff.
• Applicants must be able to show proof of a satisfactory criminal background check as defined by state standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide differentiated instruction to students on caseload.
• Evaluate and monitor student growth, and develop targeted interventions.
• Maintain contact with parents of caseload students.
• Complete caseload monthly Medicaid Billing.
• Plan and participate in MET and IEPT meetings when appropriate.
• Consult, communicate, and collaborate with other professionals regarding specific students, educational plans and programs.
• Adapt materials and activities according to students needs.
• Maintain records in accordance with professional standards, federal and state guidelines, and school district policy.
• Prioritize and schedule tasks.
• Transition planning for Adult Transition students.
• Functional Curriculum for Moderate Cognitive Impaired students.
• Work Base Learning and Community Base Instruction.
• PBIS tiers of support.
• Support systems for young adults with Autism.
• Manage inventory of equipment, assessments, and supplies.
• CPI Training preferred.
• Direct and supervise the classroom paraprofessional.
• Other duties as assigned by administrator.

Skills

IEP Writing

Differentiated Instruction

PBIS

Data-Informed Instruction

Technology Integration

Communication Skills

Education

Michigan teaching certificate with Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (SE)

HQ under No Child Left Behind guidelines

Job description

Hazel Park School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher - Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (SE) to serve Hazel Park High School students. 10-month, full-time position under the H.P.E.A. Salary Schedule.

Requirements include a valid Michigan teaching certificate with SE endorsement, HQ per NCLB, and experience with cognitive-impaired students. CSP and data-driven instruction are emphasized, with collaboration across staff and families.