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LD Self Contained Teacher JobID:

17969

Position Type:

Special Education/ Special Education Teacher Date Posted:

8/20/2026

Location:

Deerfield Elementary District:

Avondale School District

AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Join the Avondale Team! At Avondale, we're more than a school districtâ€"we're a supportive community dedicated to personal growth, resilience, and discovery. We invest in our staff through strong professional development and a collaborative network, empowering educators to create exceptional, individualized learning experiences where every student matters and every story counts . Learn more about us at www.avondaleschools.org .

POSITION OPENING

LD Self-Contained Classroom Teacher

• Working with mild cognitively impaired students and students with developemental delay.

WHAT WE NEED

Current Michigan Certification with appropriate endorsement for specified subject areas. Current Michigan Certification with special education. Knowledge of the techniques of modification and accommodations as they relate to the general education curriculum. Proficiency in developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statements, IEP goals and objectives, Functional Behavior Assessments, and behavior plans. Non-violent crisis intervention training Must have a working knowledge of special education law Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities including ASD, SLD, EI, CI, VI, HI, PI, OHI, SLI, and ADHD. The ability to meet physical demands, including but not limited to: run, kneel, sit on the floor and rise from the floor, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Should have a high energy level and the ability to respond quickly to a variety of situations Flexibility and willingness to attend training Excellent communication skills A conceptual understanding of human growth and development, learning theories and teaching methodologies, special education service delivery models, state and federal rules related to special education.

WHAT YOU NEED

Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job. Collect accurate ongoing data on student programming. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff members/students/parents and the community. Provide direct instruction for special education certified students in the areas of academic skills, communication skills, social skills, and transition. Intensive instruction in reading, writing and math Provide direction to program paraeducators. Demonstrate the ability to assess students' progress. Development and maintenance of special education records. Communicate with parents regarding student progress. Proficient in facilitating, writing, and implementing IEP's and Behavior Plans. Develop IEP's that are in compliance with goals and objectives that provide for educational benefit. Remain in compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations that govern Special Education. Demonstrate knowledge in utilizing assistive technology for students. Assist students with basic needs including feeding, toileting, etc. Ability to coordinate schedules of students within the program and/or job site placements. Ability to develop collaborative Transition services for students. Work collaboratively with Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Community Mental Health, Social Security, and ARC Maintain open and meaningful communication regarding all disabled students Maintain confidentiality of school-related information. Participate in and utilize information gained inappropriate staff development. Demonstrates understanding of students' needs, and interacts appropriately with students, parents, and other employees. Demonstrates initiative and creativity with individual children and their program implementations; follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs. Keeps records, prepares materials for classroom use, corrects students' work, maintains instructional materials and supplies, and procures necessary resource materials, as required. Supervises students involved in activities other than the classroom Maintains composure under stressful conditions Perform other duties as requested by the Administrator.

WORK LOCATION

Deerfield Elementary School

SALARY DETAILS

Per Master Agreement

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Per Master Agreement

EVALUATION

Per Master Agreement View Avondale Contract Agreements (Current Bargaining Agreements)

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