Elementary Special Education Teacher EI/LD - Resource Room

Warren Woods Public Schools•Warren, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration. Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan. Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues. Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements and results in student growth. Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study. Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required resulting in optimum performance. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Uses various tools to assess the growth and achievement of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate hard copy and web-based records and prepares progress/grade reports. Accommodates the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies. Maintains reliable and consistent attendance and demonstrates the ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction. Responsible to maintain regular and reliable attendance. Performs other duties as may be assigned by administration. Directs students’ teachers, support staff and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students. Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school. Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Requirements

Valid Teaching Certificate EI or LD endorsement or willing to obtain
Bachelor Degree in area of Secondary Education with EI/LD endorsement preferred.
Valid Teaching Certificate in area of study required.
Highly Qualified (HQ) where required by law.
CTE relevant work experience as required by law.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on content, curriculum and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Applying assessment instruments
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
Reading technical information
Composing a variety of documents
Facilitating group discussions
Analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws
Age appropriate activities
Content knowledge
Lesson plan requirements
Stages of child development
Behavioral management strategies
Scheduling activities, meetings, and/or events
Gathering, collating, and/or classifying data
Using job-related equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Analyzing data utilizing defined but different processes
Operating equipment using standardized methods
Working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups
Working with data of varied types and/or purposes
Utilizing specific, job-related equipment
Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Independent interpretation of guidelines
Establishing and maintaining relationships
Adapting to changing work priorities
Maintaining confidentiality
Exhibiting tact and patience
Working flexible hours
Ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching
Supervises classroom and students.

Nice To Haves

EI/LD endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaches district approved curriculum.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements and results in student growth.
Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required resulting in optimum performance.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Uses various tools to assess the growth and achievement of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate hard copy and web-based records and prepares progress/grade reports.
Accommodates the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies.
Maintains reliable and consistent attendance and demonstrates the ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
Responsible to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by administration.
Directs students’ teachers, support staff and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.