Special Education Resource Teacher - 3 Vacancies

Saginaw Area Consortium; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Public Schools seeks a Special Education Resource Teacher to coordinate IEPs, deliver targeted instruction, and collaborate with general education staff in an urban setting.

You will maintain records, communicate progress to parents, and implement district plans while supporting students with diverse learning needs and ensuring compliance with state requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of content and pedagogy for assigned subject area.
• Knowledge of relevant technology.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Strong organization and planning abilities.
• Ability to tolerate high levels of stress.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to maintain daily written records.
• Attention to detail in instructional planning and reporting.
• Ability to apply instructional strategies aligned with district plans.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, admins, and families.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Ability to work in multicultural urban setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of IEP, MET, and Manifestation Determination meetings, including parent notifications.
• Maintain accurate worksheets, attendance and discipline records for caseload.
• Provide input on impact of a student’s disability on discipline.
• Maintain up-to-date binder of IEPs and discipline actions.
• Provide parents with updates on progress toward IEP goals.
• Plan and develop IEP documents with appropriate goals and objectives.
• Plan, coordinate and chair the IEP process for students on caseload.
• Oversee planning and delivery of instructional services for all students on caseload.
• Provide direct instruction as determined by IEPs.
• Support general education staff with accommodations and needs of SPED students.
• Provide supplemental instruction aligned to general curriculum.
• Maintain daily service schedule including frequency and duration.
• Assist with scheduling coursework for SPED students.
• Provide input/reports to MET team for placement decisions.
• Adopt instructional strategies aligned with district plan.
• Maintain ongoing communication with general education staff and families.
• Stay updated on SPED legislation and its impact.
• Provide updates to SPED office about new students.
• Disseminate paperwork and copies to records within ten days.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Content knowledge

Technology knowledge

Critical thinking

Verbal/written communication

Decision making

Organization and planning

Stress tolerance

Flexibility

Initiative

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Instructional strategies

Collaboration

Independence

Learning new tasks

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

State teaching certification

Single subject credential

Endorsements for subject area

Relevant teaching experience

Job description

Special Education Resource Teacher - 3 Vacancies JobID: 4335

Position Type

• Certified/Licensed/ Learning Disabilities

GENERAL SUMMARY

Saginaw Public Schools Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.Saginaw Public Schools teachers are committed and focused on rapid school Turnaround.

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

A Saginaw Public Schools Turnaround teacher skillfully demonstrates

• the capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students;
• the willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
• the desire and ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community.
• prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;
• commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
• the competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions;
• the skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network;
• the strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence
• the ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment thatis one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders;
• the willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while
  • participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations
  • collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans
  • coordinate instruction within and across grade levels
  • try out new ideas to improve student learning

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
2. Knowledge of relevant technology
3. Critical thinking and problem solving skills
4. Verbal and written communication skills
5. Decision making skills
6. Organization and planning skills
7. Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
8. Ability to be flexible and adaptive
9. Ability to take initiative
10. Ability to record and report daily written records
11. Ability to pay attention to detail
12. Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals
13. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff
14. Ability to work independently
15. Ability to learn new tasks quickly
16. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for timely coordination of scheduling of IEP, MET and Manifestation Determination meetings including parent notification/invitations for students assigned to their caseload
2. Maintenance of complete/accurate B-worksheets, attendance and discipline/special education records for students assigned to their caseload
3. Provide input to Building Principal as to the impact of each student's disability and how it effects discipline
4. Maintain and up-to-date binder of students' most recent IEP's and discipline actions/forms to be available for administrative review upon request
5. Provide parents with regular updates of student's progress on IEP goals as often as general education report cards are provided
6. Planning, preparation and organization of the IEP document including development of appropriate goals and objectives
7. Plan, coordinate and chair the IEP process for students on their caseload
8. Oversee planning, provide and implement instructional services for all students assigned to their caseload
9. Provide direct instruction to students as determined through their IEP's
10. Provide support to general education staff to assist with accommodations and supplemental needs of special education students
11. Provide supplemental instruction to support the general education curriculum to students on their caseload
12. Maintain a current schedule documenting the daily service of students including frequency and duration
13. Provide assistance and support to general education staff for the purpose of scheduling coursework for special education students
14. Provide input/reports and work with the MET team as needed for accurate evaluation and placement of special education students
15. Adopt and implement instructional strategies that align with the District strategic plan
16. Maintain and on-going relationship through phone, e-mail and collaboration with general education staff, administration and families to promote student success
17. Be aware of current updates to special education legislation and regulations and the impact/application it has to current practices
18. Provide updated information to the special education office with regards to the addition of students generated by a change of address
19. Disseminate all paperwork and send official copies to the records office within ten (10) days of meeting completion
20. Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
2. Meet professional teacher education requirements of School, District, and State
3. Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
4. State certification including endorsements required for a specific subject/area
5. Relevant teaching experience

SALARY

Based on education and experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

Saginaw Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.