Special Education; MOCI Teacher

Special Education Teacher
- Cognitive Impairment Endorsement

Hazel Park is seeking applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher
- Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (SE) serving students in grades 6-8. This is a 10-month, full-time position under the Hazel Park Educational Association (H.P.E.A.) Collective Bargaining Agreement. Reports to the Building Principal.

Specific qualifications include:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (SE) required
• Highly qualified in accordance with No Child Left Behind Guidelines
• Experience in providing instructional services to students who are certified Cognitive Impaired
• Experience in developing Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
• The ability to write, implement, and monitor IEP's
• Knowledge and/or understanding in consistent use of data to monitor student growth, inform instruction, and develop interventions
• Experience in differentiated instruction, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports Systems, and individualized programming options for students
• Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum
• Superior communication skills in writing and speaking with all levels of management and staff
• Applicants must be able to show proof of a satisfactory criminal background check as defined by state standards

Responsibilities include:

• Providing differentiated instruction to students on caseload
• Evaluating and monitoring student growth, and developing targeted interventions
• Maintaining contact with parents of caseload students
• Completing caseload monthly Medicaid Billing Plan and participating in MET and IEPT meetings when appropriate
• Consulting, communicating, and collaborating with other professionals regarding specific students, educational plans, and programs
• Adapting materials and activities according to students needs
• Maintaining records in accordance with professional standards, federal and state guidelines, and school district policy
• Prioritizing and scheduling tasks
• Transition planning for Adult Transition students
• Functional Curriculum for Moderate Cognitive Impaired students
• Work Base Learning and Community Base Instruction
• PBIS tiers of support
• Support systems for young adults with Autism
• Managing inventory of equipment, assessments, and supplies
• CPI Training preferred
• Directing and supervising the classroom paraprofessional
• Other duties as assigned by administrator

Compensation:
According to the Salary Schedule - H.P.E.A. Contract