Special Education Teacher Job Benton Harbor area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy believes that the most significant learning occurs where trust and love for one another are the foundation. As you enter the doors, you can feel the passion and caring community exude from the academy. Students, staff and parents are committed to a safe environment where all believe that students belong in the most rigorous studies and are destined for success.

A successful candidate for this position has:

An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.
The willingness to be a humble change agent.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

As a Special Education Teacher your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Curriculum & Instruction:

Accepts responsibility for the achievement of students.
Implements the program outlined in the student's IEP in the least restrictive environment.
Prepares for annual IEPs in a timely manner (completing forms, sending invitations to attendees and scheduling meetings).
Prepares for three-year re-evaluations in a timely manner (testing, completing forms, sending invitations to attendees and scheduling of meeting times).
Demonstrates ability to write effective Behavior Plans.
Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans of students.
Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction.
Selects appropriate materials for implementation of the curriculum and adapts materials and methods to learning styles and abilities of students.
Uses creative instructional methods and procedures and adapts effectively to unusual situations.
Motivates students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation and feedback; holds high expectations and demonstrates sensitivity to different learning styles.
Works cooperatively with teachers to incorporate the academy's Inclusion model.
Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the academy and the community.
Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating, an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression and student and teacher experiences in large and small groups.

Maintaining Student Records:

Evaluates all student records for current IEP needs as records arrive.
Maintains accurate special education student records as required by law and local policy.

Classroom Management:

Works cooperatively with parents and generates parents' confidence.
Maintains a comfortable learning environment for students whether in a pullout situation or mainstream setting.
Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model.
Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, respect for individual children and development of responsible citizenship.

Student Enrollment & Retention:

Shares responsibility for marketing the academy in the community.

Professional Development & Leadership:

Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
Works with classroom teachers to provide resources and training to best meet student IEP needs.
Uses technology effectively for instruction, record keeping, administrative tasks and communications.
Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of- class activities important to the operation of the academy.
Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques and interpersonal relationships.
Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the academy.
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