Special Education Teacher

JOB FUNCTION: To work with students in the K-8 program that experience emotional, learning, and physical disabilities, and have been diagnosed as needing special education support as determined by an IEP team.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Shall hold a Bachelor degree or better from an accredited University or College.
• Shall hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Special Education or be eligible for temporary certification as a Special Education Teacher.  
• Shall hold the required State of Michigan endorsement for the teaching position held.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to function effectively with general education teachers to meet the needs of special education students.
• Ability to organize and administer lesson plans.
• Knowledge of the growth and maturation patterns of elementary and/or secondary students.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Subject to a Criminal Records Check as required by Board Policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the program outlined in the students’ IEP in a least restrictive environment.
• Implement professionally accepted curriculum, instructional methods, and standardized evaluation.
• Assist in the preparation for the student’s annual IEP.
• Assist in the preparation of three-year evaluations.
• Maintain complete and ongoing records for all students.
• Maintain a log of parent and community contacts.
• Maintain a comfortable learning environment for students, whether in a pullout or inclusion setting.
• Adapt materials of the K-8 curriculum to meet the needs of students served.
• Demonstrate creativity in reaching, challenging, and exciting students’ learning,
• Utilize strategies and techniques to modify unacceptable behavior.
• Utilize technology to promote learning.
• Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with confidentiality issues.
• Demonstrate ability to write appropriate behavior plans.
• Keep updated on issues and research by pursuing professional development.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of disability areas in special education with specific knowledge in learning disabilities and emotional impairments.
• Assist with the coordination and supervision of paraprofessionals, if employed in the special education area.
• Perform other duties as required by administration.

SALARY:

Salary negotiable based on experience

Posting open until filled

If interested, send an email attachment with a letter of interest and resume to: burnsj@hollyacademy.org

Or send a fax with a letter of interest and resume to:

Jennifer Burns

820 Academy Rd.

Holly, MI 48442

248 634-5564 (fax)