Bilingual Special Education Teacher

Grand Rapids Public Schools-posted 4 months ago
Grand Rapids, MI
1,001-5,000 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs
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The special education teacher is responsible for planning instruction and adaption of the curriculum to accommodate scholars in the learning process. The special education teacher will function as the case manager for scholars with individualized education programs (IEPs) and oversees their compliance. Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job.

  • Develop Individualized Education Program(s) for scholars based on evaluation data and research-based practices.
  • Support scholar learning in the least restrictive environment.
  • Differentiate instruction to ensure scholar's progress per the district's Academic Plan.
  • Document scholar progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions.
  • Monitor and document provision of educational services for scholars on caseload with 10 or more days of suspension.
  • Collaborate with all service providers, general education teachers and other staff to assist in providing support and documentation for the implementation and review of existing evaluation data.
  • Provide support to general education classroom teachers.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of behavior support plans.
  • Participate in special education/building/district meetings as directed by the special education supervisor.
  • Log and maintain monthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid Billing.
  • Maintain an electronic log to document scholars' goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services.
  • Participate and support implementation of interventions in the Response to Intervention (RtI) and Scholar Success Team process as appropriate.
  • Participate in implementation of positive behavior support initiative (PBIS) building initiatives.
  • Integrate technology use in the classroom.
  • Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
  • Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating scholar progress.
  • Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents, and colleagues.
  • Participate in parent meetings, including IEP's and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
  • Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
  • Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of job.
  • Serve as a role model for all scholars and within school community.
  • Interact with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents and the community in positive, supportive and cooperative ways.
  • Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
  • Contribute to extra-curricular activities and school programs, including recess duty as requested.
  • Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
  • Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
  • Regular and on-time attendance is required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in education with endorsement in at least one area of special education (ASD, EI, CI, SLD, PI, HI, VI, TBI, etc.).
  • Current appropriate Michigan special education teaching certification.
  • Experience teaching the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
  • Determined by the collective bargaining agreement and a comprehensive benefits package.
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