Early Childcare Special Education Teacher

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy•Muskegon Heights, MI

About The Position

As an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, you will use your skills and experience to foster a nurturing learning environment that encourages social, emotional, and intellectual growth for all students. Teaching students with disabilities, providing individualized instruction and support to help them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They work with students who may have physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities, and collaborate with parents, general education teachers, and other support staff to develop and implement (IEPs).

Requirements

Master's degree in education or special education.
Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement in at least one area of Special Education
Minimum 3 years of prior experience teaching special needs to school aged children.
Patience and compassion for students with special needs
Knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
Ability to assess student abilities and develop instructional plans
Satisfactory criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Develop compliant Individualized Education Plans (IEP) that promote measurable student growth
Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track individual student progress
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals
Assess students' skills to determine their individual needs to develop IEPs and lessons
Develop and analyze effectiveness of positive behavior intervention and support plans representative of the student's communication, social skills, and sensory needs
Ensure accommodation and supports are in place for state and district assessments
Supervise state and district assessments as indicated per IEPs
Use formative assessment data to adjust and modify instruction
Analyze progress reports to determine instructional effectiveness
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
Prepare students for transition to the next grade level
Manage classroom behavior and enforce rules and conduct standards
Effectively communicate student progress, in oral and written formats, with school, parent, and agency partners
Responsible for ensuring communication with staff, parents, and agency partners regarding meetings
Plan, organize, and assign activities that support growth towards student's IEP
Deliver instruction based upon differentiated curricular needs
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one settings
Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals who work within the classroom to support students with disabilities
Follow/support The Concord Creed as the core of the school culture and discipline plan
Help provide a safe, learning environment
Develop and manage the creation and implementation of the service schedule for students with IEPs
Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars to convey and/or gather information required of the position
Other responsibilities as assigned.