Special Education Teacher

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO•Pontiac, MI

8h•$51,500•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? At Learn4Life Pontiac, we focus on providing a SAFE educational environment, so that you may focus on your goal of obtaining a high school diploma. Our students love the quiet, one-on-one attention they receive from their teacher mentors. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn. The Learn4Life Advantage Our personalized learning model is what makes Learn4Life unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified, and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students. Come learn more about us at https://pontiac.learn4life.org/ How You Will Make An Impact Teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the student’s academic plan, manage and provide services according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position reports to the Principal or designee.

Requirements

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
Ability to meet required Program deadlines
Ability to work with a diverse student population
Ability to work in a team environment
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education is required
English Language and Autism Authorizations
Eligibility to obtain a teaching permit or teaching internship
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, in addition to a variety of educational software programs
Profficient level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other Educational Technology applications
Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds
Mental Demands: medium workflow management, medium project coordination, high people engagement.
Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents, operate office equipment or machinery.
Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Working in a low to moderate noise environment with frequent deadline pressures.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with exceptional learners strongly recommended

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
As a part of a team, write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEP
Responsible to manage a student’s behavior
Demonstrate competency in all subject areas
Participate in the identification of students with possible disabilities post intervention phase
Provide direct student instruction
Provide academic assessments
Schedule and chair IEP meetings including 30-day review IEP meetings for all students
Meet special education timeline requirements as 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
Maintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other services providers.
Maintain documentation of daily activities.
Complete reports and forms as required
Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned. These may be changed or modified from time to time.