District Wide Teacher Consultant - Special Education
About The Position
Integrity Educational Services (IES) is seeking a part-time (.6 FTE) K-12 Special Education Teacher Consultant to serve students throughout the district. IES is the non-profit educational service provider for Hope Academy of West Michigan and Lighthouse Academy. The role requires a commitment to the IES mission, vision, and Whole Child approach, along with a dedication to the values of Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Persistence, Growth Mindset, Teamwork/Collaboration, and Excellence. Lighthouse Academy offers residential programs for youth and adults in detention, correctional, or intervention-based programs, as well as community programs for court-placed students, English Language Learners (ELL), and students with Special Education needs. Hope Academy is a general charter school serving a large population of ELL and Title I qualifying students. This is an opportunity for individuals passionate about education, who desire to be part of a values-driven team, and wish to serve at-risk youth.
Requirements
- K-12th Grade Special Education Teacher with (LD) or (EI) Endorsement.
- Masters degree degree from an accredited college or university
- At least three years of experience working with emotionally/behaviorally impaired adolescents.
- Subscribe to the mission and values of IES and the respective School/Academy.
- Ability to apply verbal de-escalation skills as part of crisis intervention.
- Ability to effectively use technical/computer skills, and accompanying software to complete responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with both general education teachers and special education teachers
- Excellent communication and management skills
- Ability to lead meetings involving difficult conversations
- Knowledge of eligibility requirements for various disabilities
- Knowledge of Michigan Standards and Benchmarks
- Knowledge of County electronic IEP forms
- Strong understanding of special education procedures
- Understanding of special education rules and regulations related to compliance
- Ability to plan specially designed instruction for students with disabilities
- Familiar with special education assessments both scoring and administration
- Perform individual evaluation of children which may include achievement tests and observation
- Prepare for and participate in IEP/IFSP process
- Maintain accurate and timely records
- File written reports in a timely manner
- Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growth
- Effectively plan and organize duties
- Comply with school district policies and procedures
- Effectively participate in meetings, committees, and other required district and building activities
- Comply with Medicaid billing procedures
- Prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change
- Achieve results by taking initiative and reflecting and acting on lessons learned
- Maintain his/her drive for results by demonstrating persistence, directness, and the ability to monitor and plan ahead for increased student growth and efficient instruction for at risk students
- Commit to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning for at risk students
- Skillfully challenging the status quo by thinking analytically and conceptually, as well as problem-solving as it pertains to at risk students
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
