Special Education Teacher - Elementary

Overview
Provide instruction to students with disabilities aimed at achieving benchmarks determined by the State of Michigan.

Duties

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers who have students with disabilities in their general education classes, diagnosing and interpreting student abilities and assisting with appropriate prescriptive objectives.
• Confer frequently with parents and professionals regarding cognitive, affective, and psychomotor challenges of students.
• Facilitate all IEP meetings of assigned students.
• Work cooperatively with support staff assigned to the department.
• Provide appropriate materials to teachers, aides, and parents of students with disabilities.
• Assist counselors that work with students with disabilities in making realistic assessments of their abilities in establishing educational and occupational goals that meet their needs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university.
• Must have a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Must meet state and federal highly qualified teacher requirements as set forth by the State of Michigan for Special Education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of technology to promote efficiency in the position.
• Ability to run a categorical or resource room program.
• Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program.
• Ability to maintain discipline and to develop relationships with students with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain records, and prepare reports and correspondence related to the position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person