Transitions Center SOAR Teacher

Saginaw Intermediate School District•Saginaw Charter Township, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transitions Center SOAR Teacher will provide creative instruction, both in the classroom and in the community, to special education students aged 16-26. The goal is to help students make growth in the areas of vocation, independent living, and social skills as identified in their IEP. The position is full-time for the 2025-2026 school year and may involve placement in either the Secondary Opportunities for Adult Readiness (SOAR) program or the Work-Based Learning (WBL) program, depending on enrollment needs.

Requirements

Full approval as a Special Education Teacher in the State of Michigan
Knowledge of Transition Planning
Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully with students, parents, teachers, staff, school administrators, and vocational/community/advocacy groups
Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn and utilize computer programs such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Easy IEP, Skyward, etc.
Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds
Willingness to receive additional training to be certified in CPI and CPR to be a member of the Response Team
Must have at least an effective rating on previous evaluation, if applicable
Must have good references
Must have an excellent attendance record

Nice To Haves

Understanding of various disability areas and characteristics

Responsibilities

Provide and utilize instructional plans, strategies, methods, materials, and techniques that best meet the needs of the class, as well as individual students.
Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of paraprofessionals working with students within the classroom and in the community.
Ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff when under your direction in the classroom, community, and/or during unstructured times.
Complete required paperwork on time and accurately, including weekly lesson plans, assessments, progress reports, behavioral support plans, IEPs, etc.
Meet compliance standards for IEPs, and coordinate and participate in IEP meetings.
Collect and analyze assessment data.
Serve as a role model for students and paraprofessional staff.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Utilize technology for communication, instruction, assessment, attendance, and IEP writing.
Maintain confidentiality of all student, parent, and staff information.
Utilize advanced behavior management and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate a positive attitude in working with students, parents, other staff members, and community members.
Adapt to changes with little direction.
Attend required workshops, in-services, and trainings.
Perform duties assigned by administration as deemed necessary and appropriate, in accordance with contractual rules and legal guidelines.
Assist with personal and/or medical needs of students, as needed.
Monitor, schedule, and assess a caseload of up to 30 students.
Work on a team as well as independently, based on assignment.
Transport students safely in district-provided vehicles.
Establish, develop, and maintain positive relationships with community partners.