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LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO

Special Education Teacher

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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$66,944 / year median in Michigan

+2% projected growth

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Special Education Teacher Burton Center (152) - Burton, MI 48509 Apply Overview Salary Range $51,500.00 Salary/year Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Shift Day Category Certificated Apply Description
FLEX HIGH SCHOOL MICHIGAN
Full Time, Monday -
Friday Compensation:
Competitive compensation package starting from $51,500 Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar?

At FLEX High, 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 Flex High Advantage Our personalized learning model is what makes Flex High School 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://flexhighmichigan.org/ How You Will Make an Impact Teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the students academic plan, manage and provide services according to the students Individual Education Plan (IEP).
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum Conduct pre 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 students 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 Travel to other school sites to render Special Education teaching services Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time Qualifications
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC
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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor Degree Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education English Language and Autism Authorizations Prior experience working with exceptional learners strongly recommended Eligibility to obtain a teaching permit or teaching internship Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, in addition to a variety of educational software programs General Office skills
TRAVEL :
Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Mental Demands:
high workflow management, high project coordination
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 or operate machinery
Physical Strength:
sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs) Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures