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Special Education Teacher/Guidance Counselor
$50k-83k (estimate)
Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
3 Weeks Ago
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The Leona Group is Hiring a Special Education Teacher/Guidance Counselor Near Detroit, MI
DescriptionA major portion of the special education teacher’s time should be spent in the regular education classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and are specific areas of support in the regular classroom:
RequirementsThe following are essential duties and responsibilities which require time outside the classroom for the Special Education Teacher:
QUALIFICATIONS - Special Education Teacher
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following and are specific areas of support in the regular classroom:
- Provide direct services to special education students that are supportive of the general education teacher.
- Provide consultation and assistance to general education teachers for planning, making adaptations and accommodations for special education students.
- Team teach with general education teachers who have special education students that require direct special education teacher instruction in the following instructional areas: language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
- Assist general education teacher in providing supervision to volunteers and teacher aides who assist teachers in making curriculum modifications, adapting assignments and providing individualized support to special education students.
- Assist teachers and the school social worker in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans for students on his/her caseload.
- Consult with general education teachers in assigning grades and developing evaluative measures for students on his/her caseload.
RequirementsThe following are essential duties and responsibilities which require time outside the classroom for the Special Education Teacher:
- Participate in child study teams and assist with the evaluation of educational needs and intervention strategies for students suspected of being handicapped.
- Schedule and conduct IEPT meetings.
- Identify student deficits and strengths and write individual students goals, objectives, transition plans and education plans (IEP).
- Work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) for students referred for special education services.
- Assist teachers with curriculum and classroom activity adaptations and modifications.
- Serve as liaison to parents of special education students and encourage their participation in the program of services.
QUALIFICATIONS - Special Education Teacher
- Bachelor’s degree; teacher certification with special education endorsement(s) - OR - master’s degree and other qualifications to enable application for temporary or full approval as special education teacher.
- Experience: none required; successful special education teaching experience preferred.
- Skilled in interviewing, individual and group treatment techniques.
- Ability to formulate eligibility recommendations for special education students.
- Demonstrated initiative and understanding in working with students, parents/guardians, teachers and staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written communications.
- Ability to make decisions in accordance with board policies and established procedures.
- Provide comprehensive guidance program for student’s school-wide, helping teachers improve classroom management and provide quality instruction to assist students in achieving high academic standards.
- Provide activities to meet the needs of students.
- Consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students.
- Respond to mental health needs of students, staff, and families related to incidents of school violence, crime, accidents, terrorist activities, or other traumatic events in the school and community.
- Work with teachers and other staff to develop and implement targeted or school-wide programs to improve school functioning, school safety, and student mental health.
- Guide and counsel groups and individual students through the development of education and career plans, offering information and guidance on post-secondary education and training options, and assisting students and their families in meeting the financial requirements for post-secondary education. Provide resources an information to assist in career awareness and career exploration activities.
- Assist students and their families to overcome personal problems or disabilities that affect students' academic achievement and relationships with peers, family members, and others.
- Counsel small groups and individual students with problems.
- Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding meeting the developmental needs of students.
- Provide a list of resources to students with several problems as to appropriate community resources in consultation with their parents.
- Conduct guidance activities in the classroom as planned in conjunction with school administrators and teachers; consult with and be a resource person for teachers to facilitate the infusion of guidance learning activities into the regular education curriculum.
- Establish effective liaison with all grade levels; act as an advocate for students, as appropriate, in conjunction with faculty or staff.
- Conduct structured, goal oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified needs of individuals or groups of students. Session topics at the elementary level may include self-awareness, self-identity, academic topics, behavior and peer problems, family issues, child abuse and substance abuse.
- Participate in staffing and conduct in-service programs for faculty; conduct and facilitate conferences with teacher, student and parents; conduct or provide opportunities for parent education programs and assist families with school related problems.
- Consult and coordinate with in-district and community agencies after consulting with student's parents. Agencies may include school psychologist, nurses, administrators, community-based psychologists, social service agencies, or treatment facilities.
- Pursue professional growth by attending staff development programs and relevant workshops and conference as required by the grant.
- Maintain student record and protest their confidentiality.
- Assist students in the transition from elementary to middle school
- Other duties as assigned.
- Master's degree in guidance and counseling, social work, school psychology, or a comparable program providing required knowledge of the principles of child development, counseling, guidance programs, and implementation of student support services.
- State certification as a Guidance Counselor, Social Worker, School Psychologist, or equivalent.
- K-12 teaching experience a plus.
- Strong organizational skills needed to develop and implement programs in collaboration with other school personnel, and to ensure compliance with all grant related requirements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of school-related technology tools and assistive/adaptive technology.
- Good interpersonal communications skills; must be flexible, able to work under pressure and stay on task.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$50k-83k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/22/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/15/2024
WEBSITE
leonagroup.com
HEADQUARTERS
DETROIT, MI
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1996
CEO
TIMOTHY GREEN
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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About The Leona Group
The Leona Group is an educational management company currently managing approximately 60 charter schools in five states. Foundational to The Leona Group is our philosophy that every child can and will learn, regardless of ethnicity, economic or educational disadvantage .
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