PHEA Special Education Teacher Job Dearborn area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Building:
Keewahdin

Position:
Special Education Teacher - Resource room

Hours/Times/Calendar: 7.5 Hrs Day /Per PHEA Contract/ 183 Days

Effective: 2026-27 School year

Allocation: 1..1241

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in education or bachelor's degree and enrollment in a state approved program leading to teacher certification as required by MDE.

Must hold a valid certification in an area of special education or be willing to enroll in a state approved program to acquire a special education endorsement.

Must meet all NCA and Michigan Department of Education requirements.

Be proficient in the use of technology.

In this role you must be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.

Create and maintain an environment that fosters student achievement and the development of lifelong skills.

Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students.

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

Confer with parents, administrators, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development.

Show confidence in working with new technology and various application packages.

Be a role model for students regarding life‑long learning and professional behavior.

Must be able to work in a collaborative environment and area always willing to learn new skills or revamp their curriculum.

Be flexible, resourceful, innovative and can effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal, that are very responsive to the needs of students and the context in which learning is taking place.

Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.

Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments and provide appropriate feedback on work.

Have Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Training or will get the training as soon as possible.

Assume other responsibilities as determined by their supervising administrator.

Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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