Special Education EI Teacher: Empower Emotional Learners

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus up to $12k

Descripción de la vacante

Flint Community Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for Emotional Impairments to design, implement, and assess instructional experiences addressing each student’s cognitive, emotional, and physical needs.

You will collaborate with families, educators, and support staff to create inclusive learning environments and to develop individualized supports and IEPs for students with emotional impairments.

Formación

• Ability to work cooperatively on a teaching team.
• Knowledge of disabilities and their educational implications.
• Understanding the roles and organizational structures of general and special education, and the role they play in providing total service for the student.
• Knowledge of learning theory and child development appropriate for the various disabilities.
• Knowledge of general education and special education state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Understanding of due process and date privacy requirements.
• Ability to write, implement, and monitor IEPs.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement engaging, individualized instruction for students in one on one, small group, and resource room settings.
• Utilize evidence-based teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs and maximize student success.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate students’ cognitive abilities and identify areas of strength and need.
• Continuously monitor and analyze student progress, providing detailed reports that guide instructional planning.
• Keep organized, up to date records of student assessments, progress, interventions, and services provided.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district policies related to special education.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure students receive necessary accommodations and support.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Actively participate in child study and team planning processes to design appropriate educational supports.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and training to paraprofessionals and volunteers working with students.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel supported and valued.
• Observe and evaluate instructional techniques to ensure best practices are being implemented.
• Adapt curriculum materials and teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and needs.
• Utilize positive behavior management techniques to promote a structured and supportive learning environment.
• Develop and implement individualized behavior intervention plans when necessary.
• Act as a consultant to teachers’ parents, and students, providing expert guidance on strategies and resources that support student success.
• Identify and connect students with additional resources and services as needed.
• Attend MET/IEPT meetings to advocate for student’s needs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay informed about best practices and current trends in special education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Team collaboration

IEP knowledge

Due process understanding

Disability education knowledge

Child development knowledge

Educación

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Descripción del empleo

Flint Community Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for Emotional Impairments to design, implement, and assess instructional experiences addressing each student’s cognitive, emotional, and physical needs.

You will collaborate with families, educators, and support staff to create inclusive learning environments and to develop individualized supports and IEPs for students with emotional impairments.