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Job description
Special Education Self-Contained Teacher
The Special Education Teacher serves students with IEPs who have a variety of abilities/disabilities and needs. They provide both core academic instruction and supportive instruction across general education and/or special education settings.
Education/Certification
Required:
Valid Michigan teaching certificate
Special Education certification
Preferred:
Full approval in Special Education with Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement preferred; or full approval in at least one area of special education (CI, LD, EI, or Early Childhood Education).
Qualifications
Strong assessment background, including test selection, administration and interpretation relative to special education eligibility.
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
A strong commitment to educating students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, as demonstrated by experience with co-teaching or other collaborative delivery models.
A wealth of research-based instructional strategies to address the academic needs of students with various disabilities, as well as skill in a variety of flexible behavior management strategies.
Proficiency in integrating technology into instruction as a tool for student learning.
The ability to independently and accurately implement the requirements of IDEA and Michigan's Special Education Rules on behalf of caseload students.
Experience working with elementary students.
The ability to provide leadership/mentoring to peers and parents relative to the requirements of IDEA and Michigan's Special Education Rules.
Evidence of outstanding organizational and leadership skills including solid understanding and meticulous observance of district procedures, state requirements and federal regulations; demonstrated ability to prioritize a timeline-driven workload in multiple locations; history of timely and accurate completion of reports and special education paperwork; ability to lead diverse teams to consensus; and productive relationships with parents, coworkers, administration and external resources.
Responsibilities & Duties
Developing and implementing the IEPs for a caseload of up to 7 students.
Providing direct instruction in essential elements within the special education setting.
Providing instruction that is supportive of general education curriculum
Monitoring/documenting student progress on IEP goals.
Collaborating with general education teachers, other special education team members, administrators and parents to meet the needs of students.
School/Community Relations
Interacts with and provides information to the community regarding special education programs.
Promotes and communicates high expectations of student performance.
Communicates with parents regarding student progress, concerns, and programs.
Application
For full consideration of your candidacy, please complete the entire online application on the Oakland Human Resources Consortium website by the deadline listed. In addition, upload your letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and any supporting documentation. Due to the potential volume of paper applications we will only consider applications completed online.
Worksite address
novi, MI, 48377, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.