Special Education Teacher 26/27

Maintaining Student Records

• Evaluates all student records for current IEP needs as records arrive.
• Maintains accurate special education student records as required by law and local policy.

Classroom Management

• Works cooperatively with parents and generates parents' confidence.
• Maintains a comfortable learning environment for students whether in a pullout situation or mainstream setting.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, respect for individual children and development of responsible citizenship.

Student Enrollment & Retention

• Shares responsibility for marketing the academy in the community.

Professional Development & Leadership

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Works with classroom teachers to provide resources and training to best meet student IEP needs.
• Uses technology effectively for instruction, record keeping, administrative tasks and communications.
• Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of- class activities important to the operation of the academy.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles.
• Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques and interpersonal relationships.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the academy.
• Displays pride in being a teacher and a member of the academy.

Facilities

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Other

• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.

Qualifications

While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels, meeting the requirements of the Michigan Department of Education and Federal guidelines. Except as otherwise provided by law, the academy shall use certificated teachers according to the state board rule.
• Or, minimum of a Bachelor's degree and actively working or willingness to actively work through an alternative pathway, which includes passing the MTTC test(s) for endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data and as a tool to aid effective communications.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
• Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, IEPs, and 504.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of and skills working with students of all backgrounds.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Master's Degree in Special Education
• Demonstrated competence as a teacher in all areas of focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.

About choice schools associates

• Founders Grove Classical Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community.
• As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support.
• Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment.
• By being a part of the Choice Schools Classical Model, Founders Grove is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding classical schools within the state.
• The Classical Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

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