Teacher Severely Emotionally Impaired + student Job Port Huron area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher of the Severely Emotionally Impaired ($5,000 signing bonus + $5,000 student loan repayment)*

Teacher Of The Severely Emotionally Impaired

Creekside Learning Center

$5,000 signing bonus and $5,000 student loan reimbursement*

Position Summary:

To enhance and facilitate the education of students by providing quality comprehensive school programs and services to all eligible students at RESA's EI Behavioral Center Based Program. Strong understanding of behavior management techniques for students with mental health, trauma, and dysregulation. Strong skills in collaboration and team problem solving strategies.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
A valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in Emotionally Impaired, or willingness to obtain.
Experience with elementary-age students.
Crisis Prevention Institute certification, Ukeru, or willingness to obtain.
Must pass a criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

Essential

Job Responsibilities:

Evaluate pupil's academic and affective skills with both standardized and self-constructed tests.

Plan curriculum under the direction of the administrator for all students assigned to the class.

Analyze and record behavioral and academic skills and progress of students.

Communicate those to students/parents verbally and through written progress reports.

Establish instructional and behavioral objectives for students through the IEP process. Update and revise as required.

Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of best practices in curriculum development, teaching strategies and assessment.

Effective classroom management techniques in accordance with school and RESA board policies.

Maintain daily anecdotal records of students.

Provide supervision and direction to assigned paraprofessionals/teacher aides.

Participate/develop in collaboration with parents, agencies, local school staff IEP and MET/REED process as directed by administration.

Collaborate and develop Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support plans that facilitate effective learning and socialization, in a variety of settings including transportation, and assisting with students in crisis.

Assist in identifying students' transition needs and goals, and coordinate with outside business entities, including, but not limited to, agencies when appropriate.

Provide services to students in various forms including both individual, small group and whole class sessions.

Meet all timelines and mandated compliance in completing evaluations, FBAs, IEPs, and related documentation.

Lead and facilitate the program-wide positive behavior support initiative.

Provide coordination and/or case management services with the school staff and outside agencies that work collectively to support students. Be responsible for parent/agency contact and have the ability to develop interdisciplinary teams in problem-solving activities, including scheduling, facilitating and documenting these problem-solving sessions/meetings.

Provide In-services, consultation, modeling, and coaching to students, parents, and staff regarding effective behavioral interventions and techniques.

Assist in the referral and intake process of students whose least restrictive environment may be the Behavior Program.

Attend IEPTs within local educational school districts upon request.

Ability to bend, twist, lift 50 pounds.

This list of essential job responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Conditions of employment:
Employment date: pending board approval and successful completion of employee entrance drug screening and background checks.

Work schedule:

School year 187 days

Salary range: in accordance with the negotiated IEA bargaining agreement.

Fringes: in accordance with the negotiated IEA bargaining agreement.

Work day:
Standard instructional staff hours: 8 am – 3:20 pm may vary slightly.

* Subject to the terms and conditions of these programs at SCCRESA.

Application process:

Interested candidates should submit an online application resa.org, including a cover letter and resume.

About St. Clair County RESA

St. Clair County RESA is one of 56 intermediate school districts in Michigan. We are dedicated to providing cost-effective, high-quality services to the county's students and the seven public school districts that educate them. RESA is committed to enhancing educational opportunities for all children. We offer programs and services that promote collaboration and cost savings among local school districts and community partners.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where every team member plays a crucial role in our success.

Our mission:
Partnering to educate, inform, inspire, and serve our communities

Our vision:
Educational excellence for all

Our core principles:

Excellence: We ensure all students flourish through an engaging education that honors their voices.
Inclusivity: We value people for who they are, celebrate our diversity, and embrace the contributions of all students, families, and staff
Integrity: We practice our mission and vision by…