Special Education Teacher

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP • Pontiac, MI

5h

About The Position

A major portion of the Special Education Teacher’s time should be spent in the regular education classroom. The role supports general education teachers and special education students through direct services, consultation, co-teaching, curriculum adaptations, and individualized support. The teacher also participates in student evaluations and planning, coordinates IEPT meetings, develops individualized education plans, and serves as a liaison to families.

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 with general education teachers when students require direct special education instruction in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• 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).
• Serve 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time