Special Education Teacher

Lifelong Learning Administration Co•Pontiac, MI

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher works in a personalized instructional environment at Learn4Life Pontiac, providing one-on-one attention and instruction to students. The teacher works with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate academic plans and manages and provides services according to each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). The position reports to the Principal or designee. The role includes planning and delivering lessons, assessing academic progress, developing and implementing IEP goals, managing student behavior, coordinating IEP meetings, maintaining required documentation, and collaborating with general education teachers, program specialists, and support staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education.
English Language and Autism Authorizations.
Knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the area of employment.
Knowledge of Special Education Program guidelines.
Excellent reading and writing skills.
Organizational skills and ability to meet program deadlines.
Ability to work with a diverse student population and in a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and other educational technology applications.
Ability to travel in performance of job duties.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent multitasking, changing task priorities, and repetitive, exacting work.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with exceptional learners is strongly recommended.
Eligibility to obtain a teaching permit or teaching internship.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum.
Conduct pre-testing and post-testing using standardized tests for each student.
Work as part of a team to write and implement goals outlined in each student’s IEP.
Manage student behavior.
Demonstrate competency in all subject areas.
Participate in identifying students with possible disabilities after the intervention phase.
Provide direct student instruction and academic assessments.
Schedule and chair IEP meetings, including 30-day review meetings for all students.
Meet special education timeline requirements specified by education code.
Collaborate with general education teachers.
Work with Special Education Program Specialists and school support staff to support student instruction.
Participate in authorized school district trainings, school events, and meetings.
Document communications with students, families, and other service providers, as well as daily activities.
Complete required reports and forms and perform assigned administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities.