Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Wayne RESA•Detroit, MI

72d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Special Education Resource Room Teacher DEPARTMENT: Special Services REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services PAY SCHEDULE: As per REA Collective Bargaining Agreement and experience Qualifications: Valid Michigan Special Education Certification with endorsement in EI, ASD, CI, or LD. Must meet the Elementary and Secondary Education/Every Student Succeeds Act. Two (2) years teaching experience preferred. Awareness of the physical, social, emotional and mental development of the learner. Proficient and knowledgeable in the subject area. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents and staff. Strong communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of data and how it is used to inform instruction. Proficient with technology as an instructional tool. Responsibilities: Determine instructional needs of students based on IEP assessment data and district curriculum. Provide direct and/or supplemental instruction to students. Ability to evaluate students' current levels of academic performance using district standard for Special Education Testing (NWEA) and assessment data of progress towards IEP goals and the curriculum. Serve/participate on Multi-Disciplinary Team. Ability to manage student behavior to maximize engagement in learning. Ability to apply knowledge of Co-teaching and PBIS best practices to meet student needs. Monitor progress and accommodate curriculum to support academic achievement. Ability to coordinate with general education teachers, parents, and building staff to facilitate student progress and growth. Ability to facilitate parent meetings such as parent teacher conferences and IEPs. Ability to effectively communicate with students and parents regarding students' goals and progress. Ability to coordinate and plan classroom activities with general education staff to meet curriculum expectations and IEP goals. Perform other duties as assigned. This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Special Education Certification with endorsement in EI, ASD, CI, or LD.
Must meet the Elementary and Secondary Education/Every Student Succeeds Act.
Awareness of the physical, social, emotional and mental development of the learner.
Proficient and knowledgeable in the subject area.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents and staff.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of data and how it is used to inform instruction.
Proficient with technology as an instructional tool.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine instructional needs of students based on IEP assessment data and district curriculum.
Provide direct and/or supplemental instruction to students.
Ability to evaluate students' current levels of academic performance using district standard for Special Education Testing (NWEA) and assessment data of progress towards IEP goals and the curriculum.
Serve/participate on Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Ability to manage student behavior to maximize engagement in learning.
Ability to apply knowledge of Co-teaching and PBIS best practices to meet student needs.
Monitor progress and accommodate curriculum to support academic achievement.
Ability to coordinate with general education teachers, parents, and building staff to facilitate student progress and growth.
Ability to facilitate parent meetings such as parent teacher conferences and IEPs.
Ability to effectively communicate with students and parents regarding students' goals and progress.
Ability to coordinate and plan classroom activities with general education staff to meet curriculum expectations and IEP goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.