Self-Contained CI Classroom Teacher

Special Education Teacher
- Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (SE)

Hazel Park is seeking applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher
- Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (SE) serving High School students. 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)
• 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
• Ability to write, implement, and monitor IEPs
• 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

The Hazel Park School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight, marital status.