PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Blossomland Learning Center

Start Date: 2019-2020 School Year 

Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Cognitively Impaired endorsement

• Demonstrated competencies in areas of interpersonal relationships, communication and organization
• Meet requirements to be Highly Qualified under NCLB/IDEA

Performance Responsibilities:

• Utilize a variety of research-based intervention strategies, continually assessing student response to intervention and make modifications as needed to ensure all children are successful
• Act as a case coordinator by preparing for, participating in, and ensuring IEP implementation according to the school process
• Ability to align student goals and objectives with district and state standards
• Competent using a variety of technology applications related to both classroom management and the instructional process
• Provide opportunities for students to develop employability skills and work-related behaviors
• Manage and instruct students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures
• Comply with Medicaid billing procedures
• Manage a safe, comfortable learning environment
• Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including collecting and recording data relative to student performance on individual goals and objectives
• Conduct required formal and informal evaluations to measure students’ progress
• Comply with state and district policy on the use of seclusion and restraint
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with students, parents, administrators, school personnel and agency representatives
• Comply with all Michigan and Federal Special Education law/requirements
• Follows established policies/procedures regarding student medical concerns, safety, student rights, emergency/disaster plans, etc.
• Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffing and other required district and building activities.
• Promote self-advocacy with secondary students through involvement in the IEP/ITP process
• Direct paraprofessionals assigned to program or specific student
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Support school improvement plans

Reports to: Principal, Blossomland Learning Center

Terms of Employment: In accord with the Master Agreement

Date Posted: July 29, 2019

Application Deadline: Open until position is filled