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The Brandon School District is seeking a caring long term substitute Elementary Resource Room Teacher to support students with IEPs until a full‑time teacher is placed. Assignment through EduStaff, approx 30–90 days, at Harvey-Swanson Elementary.
The ideal candidate will hold a Michigan teaching certificate or substitute permit, have a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to build connections with staff, students, and families while managing a diverse classroom.
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Long Term Substitute - Elementary Resource Room Teacher (Contracted through Edustaff) JobID: 17902
POSITION : Long Term Substitute - Elementary Resource Room Teacher – Req:
Assignment through EduStaff, approximately 30 – 90 days
LOCATION : Harvey-Swanson Elementary
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT:
The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 1,000 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 550 at the middle school level and approximately 850 at the high school.This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to post-secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Brandon School District is seeking a caring and compassionate long term substitute teacher to join our elementary team in a Special Education Resource Room as we continue to look for a full time teacher.This individual will be responsible for supporting students with IEP's until a full-time teacher is placed. An ideal candidate will seek to address issues proactively, will build strong connections with staff and students and will have a clear passion for helping others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Possesses (or is able to obtain prior to starting) either a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Substitute Permit
Eligibility to obtain a long term basic substitute permit through the Michigan Department of Education if the assignment is to go beyond 90 days
Educational background in Special Education is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to commit to the building schedule for the duration of the assignment
Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and District staff
Competency in classroom management and supervision of students
Ability to work for the intended time period per the school building schedule
Proficient reading and writing abilities
Ability to work effectively with children and take direction
Pleasant, cooperative and flexible
A positive attitude to foster the proper atmosphere for a supportive classroom environment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for teaching a classroom with varying abilities
Create an inviting and nurturing classroom that meets the needs of all learners academically, culturally, socially and emotionally
Responsible for upholding basic rules and procedures
Ensures the safety of students
May assist with planning a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; some lesson plans will be provided
Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
May need to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day on occasion
Maintains knowledge of District policies and procedures
Other duties may be assigned
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