Special Education Teacher

Requirements: Applicants must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate grade level certification, and Special Education Endorsement, required Must be proficient and knowledgeable in Special Education Must be able to provide flexible, stable, and a pleasant teaching environment while maintaining discipline that is not oppressive to the learner Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations and modifications in the general education setting Monitor and track student progress, adjusting instruction and interventions as necessary Regularly communicate with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress and seek feedback Attend IEP meetings and other student support-related meetings Maintain accurate records of student progress and services provided Provide Specially Designed Instructions based on students' IEP goals and objectives Demonstrate knowledge and accuracy in completing IEPs and tracking progress Support a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Utilize assessments and data to inform instruction and track student progress Integrate technology into instructional practices Create a safe classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group instruction Ability to use evaluative classroom procedures to improve instruction to become aware of the physical, social, emotional, and mental developments of the learner, and be concerned with the home-school-community relationship Develop, implement, and revise positive behavior support plans Exhibit enthusiasm, flexibility, and collaborative teamwork with students, parents, teachers, and administrators Possess excellent organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) Demonstrate competencies specified in the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the Human Resource office before expiration date of said document(s).