Impact-Driven K-8 Special Education Teacher (Hybrid)

Michigan International Prep School; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an innovative K-8 Special Education Teacher who will play a critical role in the Michigan International Prep School. This position has primary responsibilities of managing course work, supporting students in their academic progress, and developing course content designed to meet the needs of diverse learners.

This person will have the ability to work well with other teachers, staff, students, and parents while handling multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Teaching Certificate (Meeting Highly Qualified Status).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once in an effective manner.
• Ability to analyze curriculum in accordance with established standards.
• Knowledge of best practices in grading student work.
• Works well with a team.
• Very strong customer service skills and strong communicator.
• Maintain a positive can do attitude.
• Expert knowledge in the use of assessment and assessment data to implement them effectively.
• Face challenges with the focus on creating a better educational model for our students.
• Be a self-starter and an independent thinker.
• Technological skills, computer knowledge and ability to rapidly adapt to new technology (Chrome, Google, and etc.).
• Demonstrate ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction

Responsibilities

• Provide Resource Room for students in Elementary & Middle School
• Co-Teach in areas of expertise, keeping communication open and dialogue with co-teaching partner, students, and parents
• Evaluate and assess student
• Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports
• Attend weekly meetings with mentors, teachers and other staff
• Attend yearly meetings with all students and parents on caseload to discuss the following year
• Provide individual & small group instruction in person and online
• Monitor student progress weekly and help the student stay on track to complete the course successfully and on time
• Establish rapport with students and encourage academic success
• Grade Daily Assignments and Tests and approve final grades
• Create a learning environment that is welcoming, supportive, and flexible enough to meet individual student needs
• Supporting students through in-person and virtual lessons
• To be informed of all policies and procedures
• A pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with administration, staff, and community members. Evidence of ability to establish working relationships that result in increased efficiency and effectiveness
• Apply approved techniques for the ongoing assessment of learning
• Carry out other duties and obligations that are determined to facilitate the school’s mission, goals, standards, and Education Program
• Teacher must honor written Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
• Teacher must be able to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time
• Teacher must be able to lift 25lbs
• Teacher must be able to sit in chair for long intervals

Skills

Multitasking

Curriculum analysis

Grading best practices

Team player

Customer service

Positive attitude

Assessment data

Instruction innovation

Self-starter

Tech literacy

Instruction improvement

Education

Current Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an innovative K-8 Special Education Teacher who will play a critical role in the Michigan International Prep School. This position has primary responsibilities of managing course work, supporting students in their academic progress, and developing course content designed to meet the needs of diverse learners.

This person will have the ability to work well with other teachers, staff, students, and parents while handling multiple tasks.