About this opportunity
Brandon School District lists this Special Education Resource Room Teacher opportunity in ortonville, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Special Education Resource Room Teacher
Location: Harvey-Swanson Elementary School
Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 900 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 500 at the middle school level and approximately 600 at the high school. This small, tight-knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth.
Position Summary: The Special Education Resource Room Teacher serves students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) who have a variety of abilities. The teacher will provide core academic instruction across to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement
Must be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire and annually update certification
Experience working with elementary-aged, special education students is preferred
Experience with a diverse student and parent population is preferred
Experience in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of elementary curriculum and instructional practices
Proficient in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and compliance laws
Proficient in the Seclusion and Restraint Michigan Department of Education law
Knowledge of PBIS practices
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships
Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and parents
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to successfully teach students with autism, emotional and/or cognitive impairment and those who require a higher level of behavioral support
Ability to create a classroom schedule and adhere to a structured environment within the classroom
Ability to coordinate paraprofessional staff
Responsibilities:
Create an inviting and nurturing classroom that meets the needs of all learners academically, culturally, socially and emotionally
Schedule, attend and conduct Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings within required timeframes
Develop, implement, communicate and monitor IEPs per legal requirements and BSD standards
Collaborate, create and implement rigorous lessons that are engaging, meaningful and aligned with the student's IEP, the District and State standards by grade and subject matter
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers and other professionals to develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) designed to promoted students' educational, physical, and social development
Provide ongoing support for general education teachers (including curriculum adaptations, behavior management, meeting IEP objectives, etc.)
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies and regularly communicate with parents and the school team
Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position, and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups
Adhere to the District's policies
Reports To: Director of Student Support Services and School Principal
Workday/Week: Per Building Schedule
Starting Date: August 25, 2027
Compensation: Per the BEA Master Agreement
The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin.
Worksite address
ortonville, MI, 48462, US
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