Spec Education Teacher EI HS

Job Summary

Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences. Reports to the building principal for school and student related matters and to the Director of Special Services for general direction regarding students and/or programs.

• Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas
• Plan curriculum, lessons, and specially designed instruction
• Maintain a safe and welcoming physical environment
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation, determine goals, objectives, and directions
• Prepare report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms
• Participate as a member of Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET)
• Chair and/or participate as a member of Individualized Education Plan Team (IEPT)
• Assist with development/implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessment and Plan
• Promote communication and collaboration with staff on behalf of the students on caseload
• Complete all paperwork as required
• Promote communication and collaboration with parents of students on caseload
• Participate in all assigned in‑service training and staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

• Develop Individualized Education Program(s) for students based on evaluation data and research‑based practices
• Support student learning in the least restrictive environment
• Differentiated instruction to ensure student progress
• Document student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions
• Collaborate with all service providers, general education teachers and other staff to assist in providing support and documentation for the implementation and review of existing evaluation data (REED) process
• Provide support to general education classroom teachers
• Develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of behavior support plans
• Participate in special education/building/district meetings
• Log and maintain monthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid billing and to document students’ goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services
• Participate and support implementation of interventions in the Student Success Team process as appropriate per building principal and/or special education supervisor
• Participate in implementation of positive behavior support initiative (PBIS) building initiatives
• Integrate technology use in the classroom

• Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating student progress
• Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with students, parents and colleagues
• Participate in parent meetings, including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.

• Display physical, social, mental and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of the job
• Serve as a role model for all students and within the school community
• Interact with co‑workers, administration, students, parents and the community in positive, supportive and cooperative ways
• Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision‑making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required
• Contribute to extra‑curricular activities and school programs, including recess duty as requested
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives
• Comply with state, federal and district policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract
• Regular and on‑time attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in education with endorsement in at least one area of special education (EI preferred)
• Current appropriate Michigan special education teaching certification

• Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate students to perform at…