Teacher - Special Education - Secondary

Port Huron Area School District•Port Huron, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Academy is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Secondary level. This position requires a valid Michigan Teaching certificate and a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, with a Master's degree preferred. The ideal candidate must be Highly Qualified in their endorsement area, meet all certification and endorsement requirements for assignment, and comply with NCA and Michigan Department of Education standards. Proficiency in technology use is essential. This role involves planning, preparing, and delivering engaging instructional activities, creating a positive learning environment, and fostering student achievement and lifelong skills. The teacher will instruct and monitor students, manage learning materials, and serve as a role model for lifelong learning and professional behavior. Collaboration, flexibility, innovation, and responsiveness to student needs are key attributes. The position also includes observing and evaluating student performance, providing feedback, and potentially obtaining Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training. The teacher will assume other responsibilities as assigned by their supervising administrator and conduct themselves professionally, representing the School District positively.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Teaching certificate.
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree.
Must be Highly Qualified in endorsement area.
Must meet certification and endorsement requirements for assignment.
Must meet all NCA and Michigan Department of Education requirements.
Be proficient in the use of technology.
Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
Have Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training or will get the training as soon as possible.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
Create and maintain an environment that fosters student achievement and the development of lifelong skills.
Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Show confidence in working with new technology and various application packages.
Be a role model for students regarding life-long learning and professional behavior.
Work in a collaborative environment and be willing to learn new skills or revamp curriculum.
Be flexible, resourceful, innovative and effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal, that are responsive to student needs.
Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments and provide appropriate feedback on work.
Obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training or complete it as soon as possible.
Assume other responsibilities as determined by their supervising administrator.
Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups.