Special Education Teacher

HOLLY AREA SCHOOLS; Davisburg (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction and support to elementary students eligible for special education in Michigan. You will work with general education teachers, assess progress, and update parents on student development.

You will develop IEP goals, chair IEPT meetings, and advocate for students on your caseload. The role reports to the Building Principal and involves collaborating to implement the prescribed curriculum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education required.
• Current Michigan Teacher Certification required.
• Current Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate preferred.
• Endorsement CI or ASD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Specially Designed Instruction to meet IEP goals for each student.
• Schedule and participate in MET and IEPT meetings within timelines.
• Orient learning toward achieving specific IEP goals.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare reports per regulations.
• Collaborate with Social Work staff on behavior plans and student support.
• Utilize evidence-based resources to deliver prescribed curriculum.
• Assist students with assessment and evaluation as required.
• Establish constructive relationships with staff, students, and parents.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Michigan Teacher Certification

Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate

Endorsement CI or ASD

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education/ Special Education Teacher
• Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Current Michigan Teacher Certification, required.
• Current Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate, preferred.
• Endorsement of CI or ASD, preferred.

The qualified candidate will provide instruction and support to students eligible for special education at the elementary level in the classroom. The individual will provide direct instruction for elementary school students, as well as, working collaboratively with general education teachers. The individual will assess the student's progress and keep parents updated. This individual will also develop IEP goals, chair IEPT meetings, and advocate for students on caseload.

• Provide Specially Designed Instruction to meet the needs of each individual student's goals and objectives outlined in their IEP.
• Schedule, attend, and conduct Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Educational Planning Team (IEPT) meetings within required timelines.
• Orient the learning process toward the achievement of specific IEP goals.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students' activities, including abiding by timelines, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and Essential Element State Standards.
• Work collaboratively with Social Work staff in developing and implementing behavior plans.
• Utilize evidence-based resources to facilitate the prescribed curriculum.
• Demonstrate creativity and innovativeness in teaching styles to assist special needs students with problem solving and higher order thinking skills.
• Accommodate the general education curriculum for special needs students, based upon the variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Assist special needs students in the assessment and evaluation measures required by the district.
• Establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with all staff, students, and parents.

This position reports to the Building Principal.