Special Education Teacher - Emotionally Impaired Job Muskegon area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

Special Education Teacher (Lakeshore Learning Center)

CLASSIFICATION

Professional

REPORTS TO

Lakeshore Learning Center, Director

SUPERVISES

Instructional Assistant(s)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TERMS

This position is a 185 work day position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days and sick time paid. Negotiated long term disability, paid by the district up to $30 per month. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY

RANGE

This position is on the Center based Professional Employer's Association Scale - $53828.00 - $81984.00 per year on the Bachelor's lane (BA+20, MA, MA+30, and MA+60 lanes available) depending on experience and education.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

Teachers provide direct instructional programming for students, manage classroom activities, manage student behaviors, integrate classroom instruction with other therapeutic services and supervise classroom instructional assistant(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.

Possession of a Bachelor's degree or greater, with certification in special education.

Possession of a valid Michigan teaching certificate.

A working knowledge of current practices and trends in the education of developmentally disabled students.

An ability to supervise and manage the implementation of programs/services developed for students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A working knowledge of the dynamics of human learning and communications development.

Some practical experience in vocational training.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs regular academic assessment of students.

Develops daily instructional plans to remedy deficits determined by assessment.

Maintains accurate and legally adequate data keeping systems and student records.

Manages overall classroom activities.

Makes referrals for other specialized therapeutic and support services.

Supervises and evaluates assigned instructional assistants; provides training and support and schedules their activities.

Remains alert to signs of health, behavior or other problems potentially injurious or detrimental to the students. Reports problems to the proper authorities.

Attends meetings and conferences as required.

Maintains a positive relationship with parents, guardians and other caregivers.

Implements positive behavior supports within the classroom.

Upholds the Code of Conduct.

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director.

NOTABLE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

There are frequent requirements to lift, hold and move moderate to heavy weights (students) and to control outbursts of physical behavior in the classroom setting. Must pass a MAISD-paid physical examination and/or back x-ray before an unconditional offer of employment can be made.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most work is accomplished in a classroom or specialized service area.

EVALUATION

Teachers on probationary status are evaluated at least annually. All other teachers are evaluated according to Michigan law, Board policy, and the current bargained agreement.

CREDENTIALS, SPECIAL SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Planning/Organizational Skills -

Teachers must plan and organize their daily classroom activities to achieve the individual goals established for their students.

Decision Making Abilities -

Teachers must make frequent decisions regarding classroom activities, student performance, instructional strategies, etc. on a daily basis. Although support is always available, good decision making is important.

Interpersonal Skills -

It is vital that teachers interact well and maintain rapport with parents and other caregivers, agency personnel and instructional assistants.

Supervisory Skills -

Classroom teachers must direct the efforts of instructional assistants to achieve an integrated and effective instructional environment. Good supervisory skills are vital to this endeavor.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT

Advancement is possible to available positions within the Special Education department, with appropriate credentials and experience.

WORK LOCATION(S)

Most work is performed in Wesley School or community classrooms, community-based instructional sites or community job…