Special Education Teacher

CHARLEVOIX-EMMET INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT; Charlevoix (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHARLEVOIX-EMMET INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a Special Education Teacher in Charlevoix, Michigan. Responsibilities include developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), implementing them, assessing and tracking student progress, and teaching in various settings. Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and an endorsement in special education. The position has a contract length of 190 days, with employment beginning in September 2018.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is mandatory.
• Endorsement in one area of special education is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that promote measurable student growth.
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track individual student progress.
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
• Assess students’ skills to determine their individual needs.
• Plan, organize, and assign activities that support growth towards students' IEPs.
• Deliver instruction based on differentiated curricular needs.
• Teach and mentor students in various settings.
• Analyze progress reports to determine instructional effectiveness.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Endorsement in one area of special education

Job description

Position

Special Education Teacher

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Endorsement in one area of special education

Job Functions

• Develop compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that promote measurable student growth
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track individual student progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
• Assess students’ skills to determine their individual needs to develop IEPs and lessons
• Plan, organize, and assign activities that support growth towards students IEPs
• Deliver instruction based upon differentiated curricular needs
• Develop and analyze effectiveness of positive behavior intervention and support plans representative of the student’s communication, social skill, and sensory needs
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one‑on‑one settings
• Use formative assessment to adjust and modify instruction
• Analyze progress reports to determine instructional effectiveness
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work within the classroom to support students with disabilities
• Effectively communicate student progress, in oral and written formats, with school, parent and agency partners
• Provide opportunity to enhance partnerships with school and agency personnel
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required of position
• Predictable, reliable, and punctual attendance
• Utilize Adaptive Schools concepts and strategies to engage students and adults
• Other responsibilities as assigned at the direction of the Principal

Reports To

Principal, Char-Em ISD Special Education Programs

Contract Details

Contract Length: 190 days, school year

Compensation: Per Master Agreement

Beginning Date of Employment: September 2018

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, sex, height, weight, marital status, or disabling condition in employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the individual’s ability to do the essential functions and duties of the job or without accommodation. Under state law, a person with a disability condition may not allege a failure to accommodate a disabling condition unless the employer knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.