Special Education Teacher 11

Michigan AG; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD) is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to provide quality instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The role emphasizes an ASL/English bilingual approach and invites candidates to use multiple modes of communication to support learning.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in special education and a current Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in special education or a field of K-12 education.
• Experience as Special Education Teacher (P11).
• Possession of current Michigan teaching certificate (or equivalent) with a special education endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, research-based direct instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing using ASL and English.
• Develop effective classroom management strategies to support student learning.

Skills

Special Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Job description

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE)

provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of Michigan.

MDE is responsible for state education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs. In addition, in developing and promoting the state’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve public education for children across the state. MDE’s role in the improvement of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory changes adopted at the state and federal levels.

Join a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is meaningful and impactful.

As a State of Michigan employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 400 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service.

Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD)

is a bilingual school, with a residential component, for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). MSD provides a language rich environment in the least restrictive environment for students who are DHH, guaranteeing each student a free appropriate public education (FAPE). MSD ensures academic and social excellence - rich in ASL and English literacy for all students from infancy to graduation. An American Sign Language (ASL)/English bilingual approach is used to support the acquisition, development, and use of ASL and English. Students are placed at MSD through the individualized education program (IEP) process by their resident school district and either attend school as a day student or live residentially. All students are transported to MSD by their local school districts. Students whose families choose for them to live residentially through the week are immersed in Deaf culture and participate in student life opportunities to develop self-advocacy, personal growth, leadership, and teamwork. MSD staff work collectively to empower students with a positive Deaf identity so when they graduate from MSD each student possess knowledge, confidence, and leadership to become contributing citizens in a diverse, technological, and democratic society.

Primary Physical Work Address - Position is located at the Michigan School for the Deaf, 1235 W Court Street, Flint, Michigan.

the Michigan School for the Deaf provides residential and educational programs and services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This position functions as a classroom teacher providing quality, research based, direct instruction to students who are deaf or hearing impaired through a variety of modes including ASL and auditory input. This position develops effective styles of classroom management.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in special education or a field of K-12 education.
• Experience Special Education Teacher P11 No specific type or amount is required.
• Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications Possession of current Michigan teaching certificate (or equivalent) with a special education endorsement in autism, cognitive impairment, emotional impairment, learning disabilities, physical education for students with disabilities, physical or other health impairment, speech and language impairment, and/or visual impairment.
• Special Education Teacher Job Specification

Possession of current Michigan teaching certificate (or equivalent).

The Department of Education will not hire and employ individuals who have been convicted of a "listed offense" pursuant to the School Safety Legislation Acts (Public Acts 129, 130, 131, and 138 of 2005). The "listed offenses" are defined in the Sex Offenders Registration Act (Section 2 of Public Act 295 of 1994).

The Michigan State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is separate from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). If you are currently a MPSERS retiree, there should be no impact to your MPSERS pension due to employment with the Michigan Department of Education. If you are currently eligible for a MPSERS retirement benefit and become the successful candidate for this position, you should contact the Office of Retirement Services (ORS) to determine any impact if you elect to immediately begin receiving your MPSERS retirement benefit.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

This is a continuous posting; the department will begin reviewing applications biweekly.