SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

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).

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Use a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress.
• Maintain current student data including all relevant measures of academic progress.

Requirements

• Newly hired employees must satisfactorily pass reference checks and police clearance including digital fingerprinting.
• All applications must be accompanied by:
  • Resume
  • Copy of credentials (i.e. transcripts, certifications, licenses, endorsements, etc.)
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation

Pay

Salary and fringe benefits based upon BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.