K-12 Special Ed. Teacher

Global Education Excellence•Southfield, MI

14d

About The Position

GEE Academies are welcoming environments that are focused on student achievement and building community. Our faculty receive excellent support through our mentor program and weekly professional development sessions. Position: Special Education Teacher FLSA Status: Exempt / Employment Type: Full Time / Reports To: Academy Principal Purpose: Provide effective instruction for pupils who have a variety of disabilities as well as manage the materials and resources used for educating them. The educator is responsible for managing student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification requirements as defined by the Michigan State Board of Education.
Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rules.
Satisfactory criminal background check required
Employees must be capable of performing the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and standing for long periods of time.
The work environment has a raised noise level.

Responsibilities

Works with children with mild to moderate disabilities, using the general education curriculum, or modifying it, to meet the child’s individual needs.
Assists in the development of IEPs for each special education student.
Coordinates the work of teachers, Paraprofessionals, and related contracted personnel, such as therapists and Social Workers, to meet the individualized needs of the students within inclusive special education programs.
Participates in Child Study Team meetings.
Keeps attendance and progress records as required by the MDE.
Attends and participates in IEP/504 meetings.
Reviews the IEP with the student’s parents, school administrators, and the student’s general education teacher.
Works closely with parents to inform them of their child’s progress and suggests techniques to promote learning at home.
Teaches and enforces Academy rules of conduct and behavior.
Maintains order in the classroom.
Maintains classroom in a neat and clean manner.
Counsels students when emotional or academic problems arise.
When students need special accommodations in order to take a test, ensure that appropriate ones are provided.
Designs and teaches appropriate curricula; assigns work geared toward each student’s needs and abilities; grades papers and homework assignments.
Assists general educators in the adaption of curriculum materials and teaching techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Attends staff meetings and other Academy-related events and activities.
Participates in in-service training as assigned.
Attends conferences and seminars and presents information to staff.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.