Home-Based Special Education Teacher- Transition Center

Job Goal(s)

The primary job goal of the FAPE Home-Based Special Education Teacher is to provide special education instruction to students in home and/or community environments consistent with their IEP. This primarily includes students 18-26, however could also include homebound/hospitalized students of any age.

In addition, the Home-Based Special Education Teacher will collaborate with parents/guardians, agency professionals, community members, administrators, and consultants to make data-based decisions to ensure student progress toward IEP goal(s) and Transition plans. The Home-Based Special Education Teacher also supports the Community-based Transition Center when not directly engaged with or planning for caseload students.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in education required

Certification:

Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education required, CPI Certification (or ability to obtain)

Work Experience:

At least three years of experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Lead education planning for assigned caseload.
• Provide positive and consistent instructional behaviors and techniques.
• Provide positive behavior support strategies
• Participate in curricular and instructional planning.
• Participate in behavior intervention planning.
• Maintain positive contact with students, agencies, and parents regarding progress.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with parents, administrators, consultants and other school staff and agencies.
• Measure student progress and program effectiveness.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely documents and records.
• Assume positive intentions when working with others.
• Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures.
• Model VBISD guidelines:
  Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
• Seek ongoing professional learning and accept feedback in a professional way.
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and the Superintendent.
• Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Complete assigned responsibilities, as assigned within agreed upon or established timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Director.

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel in own vehicle throughout Van Buren County to provide services (mileage reimbursement set by standard IRS rates).
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods as needed for student activities.
• Valid driver's license required.

As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.