Special Education Teacher

Under the supervision of Tribal School Principal, provide instructional services while maintaining a positive learning environment for Native American students in elementary grades at the Tribal School. All education staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.

• Provide all necessary Special Education instructional services to the students of the Saginaw Chippewa Academy, including but not limited to: intervention, behavior modification, and aspects of Anishinaabe culture and language.
• Assist in the development of programs designed to accommodate the educational, social, emotional, creative and other learning needs of students.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material according to current academic standards and provides individualized and small group instruction to make the curriculum accessible for each student.
• Develop in each student an awareness of his/her worth as an individual and his/her role in the family and community.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate students` academic and social growth; keep appropriate and updated records and prepare progress reports through current reporting practices utilized by the Saginaw Chippewa Academy.
• Possess a working knowledge of balanced assessment and data analysis for instructional goal setting.
• Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student`s work.
• Plan and coordinate the involvement of paraprofessionals, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Work with other tribal programs to insure a holistic approach within the classroom.
• Interpret school program to parents in order to strengthen parental understanding of the individual student`s needs and the school`s role in the student`s life.
• Work with Tribal School Principal and Tribal Education Department staff for purposes of planning, scheduling, decision making, problem solving, etc.
• Participate in cultural teachings to reinforce concepts in the classroom.
• Participate in appropriate workshops, seminars, meetings and courses.
• Provide training and professional development for staff in special education topics such as interventions, accommodations, or modifications.
• Create, plan and implement the Individualized Education Program.
• Act as support for identified children in the regular education classroom.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and all other privacy regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

• Empowered to interact with students in a classroom situation.
• Contact with parents, volunteers, paraprofessionals and instructional staff at the academy.

• Bachelor`s degree in Special Education, Education or related field.
• Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience with current assessment requirements and state standards.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

• Special education teaching experience.
• Proficiency in speaking Ojibwe Language.
• Experience working with native students and communities.

• State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within probationary period.
• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

• Knowledge of education principles and practices.
• Knowledge of special education teaching.
• Knowledge in records management.
• Knowledge of curriculum development.
• Skill…