SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Grand Blanc Community Schools; Mount Morris (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beecher School District is seeking qualified educators for a teaching position. Develop lesson plans, provide instruction, assess student progress, and maintain records in accordance with BEA contract.

Applicants must hold a valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate, a Bachelor's degree, and CI and/or LD endorsements. Include transcripts, credentials, and three letters of recommendation with your application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate.
• CI and/or LD endorsements issued by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum for each student.
• Use diverse instructional strategies (inquiry, discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.).
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to foster a productive learning environment.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth and maintain records and progress reports.
• Communicate with parents to discuss student progress and maintain current student data.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

A valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate

State of Michigan CI and/or LD endorsements

Job description

Only those applicants who meet the required education and/or experience requirements should apply for this position.

Qualifications

• A valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A valid State of Michigan Certificate Cognitive Impairment (CI) and/or Learning Disabilities (LD) endorsement(s).

SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIILITIES (but not limited to..):

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress.
• Maintains current student data including all relevant measures of academic progress.

Necessary Requirements

• Reference checks
• Police clearance including digital fingerprinting

All Applications Must Be Accompanied By The Following Documents

• Resume
• Copy of Credentials (i.e. transcripts, certifications, licenses, endorsements, etc.)
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Annual Salary

Salary and fringe benefits based upon BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Failure to submit any of the above required documents and/or not meeting the required education and/or experience requirements, may result in your application not being considered. Required accompanying documents can be scanned as an attachment to your application.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

In compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Beecher School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination. Direct all inquiries related to Section 504 to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, [phone]. Direct all other inquiries to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505 [phone].