Special Education Teacher

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy•Muskegon Heights, MI

6d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher coordinates and facilitates curriculum and instruction for content-area programs to increase students’ knowledge, understanding, and skills. The role supports students with disabilities across different placements and helps prepare them for transitions from preschool through elementary and post-secondary environments, as well as employment. The teacher develops and implements individualized education programs (IEPs), collaborates with families and school personnel, and creates a classroom environment that supports learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in a specific special education area.
Valid Michigan Teacher Certification with appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject areas taught.
At least 1 year of work experience with children with special needs.
Satisfactory criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement purposeful, appropriate lesson plans that use effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning by using a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
Encourage student enthusiasm for learning and the development of good study habits.
Use research-based models, theories, and philosophies to teach students with an array of disabilities across different placements.
Assess students with disabilities for identification and instruction.
Use assistive technology devices to increase, maintain, or improve the capabilities of students with impairments.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individual education programs (IEPs).
Plan, organize, schedule, and conduct IEP team meetings, including participation by parents and students.
Prepare students with disabilities for transitions from preschool to elementary school, post-secondary environments, and employment.
Develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and apply appropriate techniques consistently in accordance with Academy guidelines.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, co-workers, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Supervise assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the classroom.
Implement accommodations and modifications for classroom, district, and statewide assessments.
Communicate, consult, and collaborate with parents or guardians, teachers, co-workers, administrators, and human services personnel.
Provide progress and interim reports as required.
Use effective oral and written communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by administration.