Special Education Teacher - Co-Taught

Special Education Teacher - Co‑Taught

Fitzgerald Public Schools, Fitzgerald High School,  School Year

Salary:
Per FEA Contract

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Endorsements in SM - Learning Disabilities, SE
  - Emotional Impairment, or SV
  - Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred.
• Ability to manage time, self‑directed.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Patience to work with diverse populations and language barriers.
• Experience with data driven decision making.
• Familiar with the common core standards.

• Responsible for collaboration & course planning, skill assessment, & instruction.
• Must be able to implement the common core essential elements.
• Participate in professional development and implement best practices.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with others.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Administers and develops subject‑specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Accommodates the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Participates in co‑teaching situations with a special education teacher assigned.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by administration.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Primary and Secondary Education