Job Title: Exceptional Student Education (ESE) - Teacher - Cognitively Impaired

Starting Date: As Soon As Possible

Job Type: Instructional

Reports to: Principal/Designee

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Location: Burton International Academy

Position Summary:

The Teacher offers rigorous curriculum aligned with the State of Michigan Common Core guidelines while upholding the mission, vision and values of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Collaborates with families and other staff members to ensure academic success of students. Evaluates and monitors students’ progress on a periodic basis.

*DPSCD will offer a $15,000 retention/recruitment certification bonus to existing and new educators in these areas for the 2023-2024 school year. Teachers who teach in one of the assignments below and hold the active endorsement for that assignment will be eligible:

**Cognitive Impairment (SA)

**Visual Impairment (SK)

**Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SL)

**Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV)

**Physical or Other Health Impairment (SC)

**Learning Disabilities (SM)

**Emotional Impairment (SE)

**Physical Education for Students with Disabilities (SP)

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency.
• Successful candidates who possess degrees beyond a bachelor’s degree will be eligible for the appropriate salary differential.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA), Learning Disability endorsement (SM).
• Ability to relate positively with students, teachers and parents.
• Ability to work with other professionals in a collaborative manner.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle challenging behavior.
• Ability to motivate a group of students and explain things as creative as possible.

Essential Functions

Under the direction of the principal or designee, the teacher will:

• Cooperate with teachers, parents and community members.
• Enhance teaching team practice and grow professionally.
• Offer rigorous curriculum aligning with State of Michigan Common Core guidelines.
• Provide alternative force choice and creative assessment for students.
• Enable field studies to improve classroom curriculum.
• Offer input and assist grade level, subject matter and leader led conferences.
• Oversee school uniform ad discipline policies.
• Develop parent and family involvement in school life and curriculum.
• Engage and lead professional development programs.
• Offer individual help to students to ensure satisfactory progress.
• Synthesize with colleagues on school activities to ensure academic success.
• Discuss with parents on student progress and academic achievements.
• Instruct rules of conduct and ensure classroom and campus discipline.
• Counsel students during academic and adjustment problems.
• Handle attendance, progress reports and grade records.
• Plan study programs to meet students’ needs, interests and abilities.
• Design curriculum as per the needs of the students.
• Evaluate and assess students’ progress on a periodic basis.
• Monitor individual student’s progress.
• Take corrective measures to enhance student-learning abilities
• Instruct students on proper use of equipment, materials, and textbooks.
• Maintain inventory of instructional materials, aids and equipment.
• Maintain accurate complete student records, and prepare reports.

Security Clearance:

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person