Special Education Teacher

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LIFE PONTIACFull
- Time, Monday
- Thursday; 7:30AM - 3:30PM and Friday 8:00AM - 3:00

PM Compensation:
Competitive compensation package starting from $51,500/year, commensurate with experience.

Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates.

Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? At Learn4

Life Pontiac, we focus on providing a SAFE educational environment, so that you may focus on your goal of obtaining a high school diploma. Our students love the quiet, one-on-one attention they receive from their teacher mentors. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.

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Life Advantage Our personalized learning model is what makes Learn4

Life unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified, and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students.

Come learn more about us at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). You Will Make An Impact Teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the student’s academic plan, manage and provide services according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position reports to the Principal or designee.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum

Conduct pre-testing and post-testing using standardized tests for each student

As a part of a team, write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEPResponsible to manage a student’s behavior

Demonstrate competency in all subject areas

Participate in the identification of students with possible disabilities post intervention phase

Provide direct student instruction

Provide academic assessments

Schedule and chair IEP meetings including 30-day review IEP meetings for all students

Meet special education timeline requirements as specified by education code Collaborate with general education teachers

Work with Special Education Program Specialists and school support staff to support student instruction

Participate in authorized school district trainings, school events, and meetings

Maintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other services providers.

Maintain documentation of daily activities.

Complete reports and forms as required

Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned. These may be changed or modified from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the area of employment Knowledge of Special Education Program guidelines

Excellent reading and writing Skills Organizational skills

Ability to meet required Program deadlines

Ability to work with a diverse student population

Ability to work in a team environment MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education is required

English Language and Autism Authorizations Prior experience working with exceptional learners strongly recommended

Eligibility to obtain a teaching permit or teaching internship

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, in addition to a variety of educational software programs
• Profficient level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other Educational Technology applications

Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required

Ability to lift, carry, push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Mental Demands: medium workflow management, medium project coordination, high people engagement.

Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.

Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents, operate office equipment or machinery.

Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Working in a low to moderate noise environment with frequent deadline pressures.

Work Location:

In person
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