Special Education Teacher ECSC

Harper Woods School District; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Harper Woods Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher to support Early Childhood students with disabilities. The role focuses on delivering instruction aligned to IEPs and mandated procedures, with collaboration across teams to address diverse needs.

Under the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, you will assess progress, develop annual IEP plans, and coordinate related services, ensuring compliance and positive learning experiences with appropriate technology.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA).
• Endorsements in Cognitive Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Impairment or Early Childhood Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Provides research-based specialized instruction addressing IEP goals.
• Assesses progress and adjusts instructional techniques as needed.
• Employs varied teaching methods to meet IEP goals.
• Develops and implements IEP plans including present levels, needs and services.
• Schedules team meetings and coordinates with school staff on goals and strategies.
• Coordinates delivery of services per IEP for each student.
• Creates positive, individualized learning experiences using appropriate technology.
• Serves as primary contact for parents.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Supervises educational assistants and aligns with district policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Cognitive Impairment (SA)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV)

Learning Disabilities (SM)

Emotional Impairment (SE)

Early Childhood Special Education (ZA)

Job description

Harper Woods Public Schools
Special Education Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Location: Early Childhood

Salary: In accordance with teaching experience

Reports to: Principal

Bargaining Unit: HWEA

Benefits Eligible: Yes

In accordance with the Agreement between Harper Woods Education Association, MEA/NEA, Local 1, and The School District of the City of Harper Woods, Board of Education the following vacancies are announced:

Position Summary:

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

Minimum Qualifications

Possess a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency.

Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA), with one of the following endorsements:
Cognitive Impairment (SA)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV)
Learning Disabilities (SM)
Emotional Impairment (SE)
Early Childhood Special Education (ZA)

Essential Functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual IEP plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate technology for each student.
• Serves as primary contact for the parent.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants, as directed
• Complies with the School Board policies and all state//federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom accommodations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by principal or supervisor.

HWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status,military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities.