Special Education Teacher - Resource Programming

Grand Rapids Public Schools-posted 4 months ago
Grand Rapids, MI
1,001-5,000 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs
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The special education teacher is responsible for planning instruction and adaption of the curriculum to accommodate students in the learning process. The special education teacher will function as the case manager for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) and oversees their compliance.

  • Develop Individualized Education Program(s) for students based on evaluation data and research-based practices.
  • Support student learning in the least restrictive environment.
  • Differentiate instruction to ensure student's progress per the district's Academic Plan.
  • Document student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions.
  • Monitor and document provision of educational services for students on caseload with 10 or more days of suspension.
  • Collaborate with all service providers, general education teachers and other staff to assist in providing support and documentation for the implementation and review of existing evaluation data.
  • Provide support to general education classroom teachers.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of behavior support plans.
  • Participate in special education/building/district meetings as directed by the special education supervisor.
  • Log and maintain monthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid Billing.
  • Maintain an electronic log to document students' goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services.
  • Participate and support implementation of interventions in the Response to Intervention (RtI) and Student Success Team process as appropriate.
  • Participate in implementation of positive behavior support initiative (PBIS) building initiatives.
  • Integrate technology use in the classroom.
  • Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating student progress.
  • Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Participate in parent meetings, including IEP's and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
  • Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
  • Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of job.
  • Serve as a role model for all students and within school community.
  • Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents and the community in positive, supportive and cooperative ways.
  • Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
  • Contribute to extra-curricular activities and school programs, including recess duty as requested.
  • Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
  • Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
  • Regular and on-time attendance is required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in education with endorsement in at least one area of special education.
  • Current appropriate Michigan special education teaching certification.
  • Experience teaching the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
  • Salary determined by the collective bargaining agreement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
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