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Resource Room - Long-Term Substitute
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What they do
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
Job Description
Resource Room
- Long-Term Substitute Forest Hills Public School District
- 4.2 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Part-time $120
- $130 a day 10 hours ago Qualifications Student progress monitoring Student caseload management Experience working with individuals with disabilities Adapted learning materials for special education Academic IEP goal implementation Family collaboration in education Experience teaching special education in resource rooms Caseload management Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in classroom management Mid-level Special education law Learning styles adaptability Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Experience teaching special education in pull-out programs Working with students Instructional adaptability Data collection for student progress in special education Compliance documentation IEP progress monitoring Educational compliance and regulation understanding Progress documentation Implementing IT•integrated lessons as a teacher Special education record keeping Classroom Teaching Collaborative teaching Student engagement classroom management Disability services experience Student needs assessment Instructional content development Multicultural competence in teaching Full Job Description Resource Room Teacher•
Long-Term Substitute Knapp Forest & Orchard View Reports To :
Building Principal, Director of Student Services Salary :
$120/day first 10 days, $130/day on 11th day and thereafter
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the principal and the special education supervisor, the teacher will be working with special education students to achieve excellence. The teacher is responsible for planning instruction and adaption of the curriculum to accommodate students in the learning process. The teacher will function as the case manager for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) and oversee their compliance.
Preferred Qualifications:
State of Michigan Special Education Teacher Certification SV, SA, SL, SE, SM, SC, SB, or SK endorsement Believes that all children can learn and accept differences in students
Essential Job Functions:
Ability to differentiate academic instruction for diverse student needs across multiple grade levels and content areas Ability to assist in the development and implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans Ability to teach academic, organizational, and social strategies to students to foster success in general education Knowledge of and accuracy in completing IEPs, present level of student performance, measurable goals and objectives, and documentation of progress toward goals and objectives Strong background in using assessment and data to inform instruction and document student progress Ability to utilize and integrate technology in instructional practices Successful classroom management strategies and skills Experience or knowledge in co-teaching An appreciation for diversity and a desire to assist all students in becoming cross-culturally competent Enthusiastic, flexible, and the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators Willingness and commitment to participate in curriculum development, school improvement, committees, and professional development Willingness to be trained and utilize in CPI, CPR, and First Aid strategies Ability to abide by all district policies and procedures and to demonstrate competencies specific in Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations Consistent and reliable attendance Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a moderate or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.
Mental Functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.
Terms of Employment:
The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210. The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance