Special Education Teacher

Grand Blanc Community Schools

Grand Blanc (MI)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Starting $40,000+ Annual Salary

10 days PTO

MPSERS ORS Pension Plan

Health Care/ Dental/ Vision

Life Insurance policy $30,000

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Woodland Park Academy in Grand Blanc, MI is seeking a licensed Special Education Teacher for grades K-8. Under the direction of the Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator, you will develop and provide specialized instruction, evaluate progress, and serve as IEP Manager for assigned students.

The school emphasizes inclusion, with students spending 80%+ of the day in General Education classrooms.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Current Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement is required.
Ability to provide leadership in educational planning and to collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

Develop and provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities in grades K-8.
Evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives.
Serve as IEP Manager for assigned students and follow due process procedures.
Promote effective relationships with students, staff, and community.

Skills

Educational planning leadership

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Discipline management

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement

Job description

Woodland Park Academy: Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Special Education Coordinator, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in Grades K-8; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State-mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Woodland Park Academy is an inclusive school where students spend 80% or more of the day in the General Education classroom. Learning Support Services are provided but not limited to: push-in, pull-out, and consult service modalities.

Employer: Academy Board of Directors

Reports To: Academy Director

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

Shall possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Possession of a current Michigan teaching certificate (or equivalent) with a special education endorsement in autism, cognitive impairment, emotional impairment, learning disabilities, and/or physical or other health impairments.

Minimum General Requirements

Ability to provide leadership in educational planning.
Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program.
Ability to promote effective relationships with students, staff, and community.
Ability to function effectively in a team and work within the strategic planning process.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching.
Considerable knowledge of subjects and activities required in the field of specialization.
Considerable knowledge of instructional methods applicable to the field of specialization.
Considerable knowledge of the texts, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary in carrying out educational or recreational programs.
Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends, and sources of information in the field of education.
Ability to prepare examinations to test the attainment of students and interpret the results of tests.
Ability to maintain discipline and develop rapport with children of special needs.
Ability to maintain records, and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Subject to a criminal records check as required by the Academy Board of Directors' policy and State Law.

Purpose Of The Position

It is the purpose of this position to meet the educational needs of students as stated in the Academy Board of Directors' policies, regulations, and established curriculum and meet the special education needs of students.

Benefits