Special Education Teacher

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP•Detroit, MI

26d

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher spends a major portion of their time in regular education classrooms, providing direct support to special education students and collaborating with general education teachers. The role includes consultation, co-teaching, curriculum adaptations, behavior planning, and evaluation of student progress. Outside the classroom, the teacher participates in student evaluation and planning processes, conducts IEPT meetings, develops individualized education plans, and serves as a liaison to parents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and teacher certification with special education endorsement(s), or a master’s degree and other qualifications enabling application for temporary or full approval as a special education teacher.
Skilled in interviewing and individual and group treatment techniques.
Ability to formulate eligibility recommendations for special education students.
Demonstrated initiative and understanding in working with students, parents or guardians, teachers, and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to make decisions in accordance with board policies and established procedures.

Nice To Haves

Successful special education teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to special education students in support of the general education teacher.
Consult with and assist general education teachers with planning and making adaptations and accommodations for special education students.
Team teach language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies with general education teachers when students require direct special education instruction.
Assist general education teachers in supervising volunteers and teacher aides who support curriculum modifications, adapted assignments, and individualized student support.
Assist teachers and the school social worker in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans for students on the teacher’s caseload.
Consult with general education teachers on assigning grades and developing evaluative measures for students on the teacher’s caseload.
Participate in child study teams and assist with evaluating educational needs and intervention strategies for students suspected of having a disability.
Schedule and conduct IEPT meetings.
Identify student strengths and deficits and write individual student goals, objectives, transition plans, and education plans (IEPs).
Work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) for students referred for special education services.
Assist teachers with curriculum and classroom activity adaptations and modifications.
Serve as liaison to parents of special education students and encourage their participation in the program of services.
Perform other duties as assigned.