Special Education Teacher

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus up to $3,000

Short-Term Disability

401k matching up to 3%

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Wayne County Schools Employment Network is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher who will promote and nurture the education of students with diverse learning needs. The role involves tailoring educational programs to meet individual needs and creating a safe, conducive learning environment.

A Bachelor’s degree and a current Michigan Teaching Certificate are required for the role. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in classroom management and effective communication, ensuring that student needs are met and parents are kept informed of progress.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Michigan Teaching Certificate with relevant endorsements.
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree required by the Michigan Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Educates students by planning and developing course of study according to curriculum guidelines.
• Tailors course of study for various academic abilities.
• Develops lesson plans using various educational techniques.
• Monitors and assesses student performance through assignments and tests.
• Maintains order in the classroom and addresses behavioral issues.
• Counsels students with academic difficulties and keeps parents informed.

Skills

Classroom Management

Verbal Communication

Resolving Conflict

Presentation Skills

Self‑Motivated

Motivating Others

Listening

Collaborative Teaching

Deals with Uncertainty

Objectivity

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Current Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Title

Special Education Teacher

Job Summary

Promotes and nurtures the education of students by planning and tailoring courses of study; monitoring, assisting with, and correcting academic efforts; providing a safe environment conducive to learning; keeping parents informed.

Eligibility & Endorsements

Must hold a current Michigan Teaching Certificate with any of the following endorsements: SA, SB, SC, SE, SK, SL, SM, SP, SV.

Benefits

• Performance Bonus up to $3,000
• Short-Term Disability
• 401k matching up to 3%
• Tuition Assistance Program

Essential Duties

• Educates students by planning and developing course of study according to curriculum guidelines; school district and state requirements.
• Tailors course of study by developing modifications for several levels of academic ability and previous achievement.
• Develops and presents lesson plans by using a variety of techniques, including lectures, projects, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers, and the internet.
• Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student results by preparing assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework; conducting standardized tests in accordance with district policies and state law.
• Maintains order in the classroom by counseling students with behavioral problems; consulting with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug or alcohol abuse, problems of social adjustment, or child abuse.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Intercepts deterioration in achievement by counseling students with academic difficulties; drawing on the school system's resources for additional academic assistance.
• Keeps parents informed by maintaining records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation; reporting on all elements of student development at parent‑teacher conferences, both regularly scheduled and as‑needed.
• Provides student support services by monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchroom; sponsoring student organizations or activities.
• Updates job knowledge by attending faculty meetings; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances school's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Performs related duties as required and requested by supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications

• Classroom Management
• Verbal Communication
• Resolving Conflict
• Presentation Skills
• Self‑Motivated
• Motivating Others
• Listening
• Collaborative Teaching
• Deals with Uncertainty
• Objectivity
• Confidentiality

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a current and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required by the Michigan Department of Education.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed materials with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.