Special Education Resource Teacher

*SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL* *QUALIFICATIONS:* * *Valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with SM Endorsement* *RESPONSIBILITIES:* * *Provide direct and/or supplemental instruction to students.
* * *Ability to evaluate students current levels of academic performance using district standard for special education testing and assessment data of progress towards IEP goals and the curriculum.
* * *Serve/participate on a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
* * *Ability to manage student behavior to maximize engagement in learning.
* * *Monitor progress and accommodate curriculum to support academic achievement.
* * *Ability to coordinate with general education teachers, parents, and building staff to facilitate student progress and growth.
* * *Ability to facilitate parent meetings such as parent teacher conferences and IEPs.
* * *Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and parents regarding students’ goals and progress.
* * *Ability to coordinate and plan classroom activities with general education staff to meet curriculum expectations and IEP goals.
* *JOB DESCRIPTION:* * *Apply knowledge of co-teaching and PBIS best practices to meet student needs.
* * *Develop and implement course objectives and outlines which provide appropriate student learning experiences* * *Determine instructional needs of students based on IEP assessment data and district curriculum.
* * *Maintain a high quality of student activities including alignment with organization and state standards.
* * *Prepare and maintain accurate and complete student records including student achievement and attendance.
* * *Demonstrate a confident working knowledge of assigned content area(s) including appropriate instructional strategies and available resources.
* * *Plan and execute individual and group activities that stimulate growth in the cognitive, affective and physical dimensions of each student.
* * *Utilize a variety of instructional materials/resources and multiple strategies, including technology, to enhance student learning.
* * *Establish and maintain an orderly and supportive classroom environment that maximizes student learning.
* * *Communicate continually with students on learning and achievement expectations and their progress in meeting those expectations.
* * *Maintain continuous communication with parents/guardians to keep them informed of the progress of their child.
* * *PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* * *The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* * *The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping and lifting.
* * *The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.
* * *The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
* * *The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls.
* * *The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time.
* * *The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
* * *The employee must be able to move about the assigned location unaided during the day.
* *REPORTS TO: Building Principal* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $43,496.
00 - $90,368.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday License/Certification: * Teaching Certificate with SM Endorsement (Required) Work Location: In person