Elementary Special Education Teacher

Position Title:

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Department:
Student Services

Reports To:

Building Principal & Director of Student Services

To help early-stage students learn the skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

Bilingual Spanish/English - Ability in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches district approved curriculum and provides Specially Designed Instruction to students based on their IEP goals and objectives
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of IEP goals, curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects etc. to communicate these objectives to students
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports, report cards and conducts annual IEPs
• Knowledge of and accuracy in completing IEPs and documentation related to progress toward goals and objectives
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Extensive experience with positive behavior support
• Evidence of a positive attitude and human relationship skills
• Likes children regardless of age, ability or background
• An appreciation for diversity and individuals with disabilities
• Evidence of high standards, of ethics, honesty, and integrity in personal and professional matters
• Excellent team and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adhere to all local, State and Federal mandates/guidelines as they relate to special education
• Posses high levels of adaptability

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and partners of the District.
• Has demonstrated experience as a leader for equity and/or has evidence of success in closing opportunity gaps for students of color.
• Ability to nurture a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students

Supervises students and instructional paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Required Endorsement (in at least one):
Learning Disabled, Emotionally Impaired, Cognitive

Impaired or Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal…