Special Education Teacher - Cognitive Impairment

Special Education Teacher – Cognitive Impairment

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LOCATION:

Westview Elementary School
WORK YEAR:  School Year
SALARY:
Per FEA Contract

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Endorsement in SA – Cognitive Impairment
• 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.
• Create 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.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time
Job function:
Education and Training
Industries:
Primary and Secondary Education

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