Special Education Teacher – in Monroe

Special Education Teacher – Multiple Locations in Monroe County

District/Organization: Monroe County ISD
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: According to Master Agreement with the MCIEA – https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-

Posting 4917 – Eyler Elementary – Airport Schools

Posting 5051 – Eyler Elementary – Airport Schools

Posting 5602 – Cantrick Elementary – Monroe Public Schools

Posting 5649 – Monroe ISD – Educational Center

Posting 5766 – Monroe ISD – Educational Center

Job Summary:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and implement individualized and whole group instruction programs.
• Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of student’s progress and make recommendations concerning curriculum areas to be emphasized and required accommodations.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate relationship with parents and inform them of student’s progress.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment, which may include monitoring specific health concerns of students in the classroom and teach acceptable social behavior.
• Plan curriculum, lessons, behavior plans and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Align goals and objectives from individual students to meet the needs of all students.
• Use data-based decision making to problem solve challenging situations.
• Evaluate student progress based on observations, data, and assessments, determine goals, objectives and directions.
• Prepare report cards, educational records, IEP procedures, data collection, behavior plans, classroom observation records and other forms.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate relationship with parents and inform them of student’s progress.
• Maintain an appropriate record-keeping system.
• Use technology to track student progress, prepare written reports, implement IEPs, and record progress.
• Attend staff and district meetings and trainings as required.
• Monitor student progress in the school environment including academic achievement and behaviors.
• Provide supervision and direction to teacher aide. Organize and plan activities for teacher aide.
• Participate in extracurricular activities that are a part of the total educational experience for all children.
• Conduct IEPs and MET meetings when appropriate.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other staff for services.
• Participate in school committees designed to improve/enhance the overall program.
• Participate in physical management of students.
• Transport students on occasion using district vehicle.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable, daily transportation.
• Maintain regular, predictable in-person attendance.
• Follow work rules.
• Adhere to MCISD Guidelines and Policies.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the program supervisor/regional director.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Must demonstrate content knowledge by taking and passing the Elementary Education #83 or #103 MTTC or similar out-of-state multi-subject state exam.

EXPERIENCE:

• One-year classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with behavior disorders preferred.
• Experience in supervision and/or direction of non-certified personnel required.
• Experience handling student with challenging behaviors.
• Experience in teaching social skills.

SKILLS/OTHER:

• Ability to apply current research and theory to instruction.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated understanding of and initiative to work with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability and knowledge of technology, such as Smart Board, applications, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of special education law.

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