Job Title: Teacher, Special Education

Building: Middle School

Reports to: Building Principal

Summary: 

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team and create a who maintains a positive learning environment, holds high academic expectations, and creates a student-centered classroom. This individual will be responsible for planning instruction and/or adaption of the education program to enable all students to benefit from the educational experience.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university required.
• Applicant must be Highly Qualified with the applicable Michigan Teaching Certificate endorsement in Special Education (or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe).
• Prior teaching experience (preferred).
• Strong understanding of curriculum development and instructional design.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Commitment to student success and professional growth.

Qualified candidates should skillfully demonstrate the following:

• the ability to prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change; 
• the strong desire to achieve outstanding results in a short amount of time; 
• the strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic press and influence; 
• the skill and willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs are addressed; 
• the ability to collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learning; 
• the capacity to rigorously create and sustain a well-orchestrated system of ongoing data collection and analysis to inform a continuously responsive and adaptive system of tiered instruction attentive to students’ specific academic needs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA)

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with the district provided curriculum. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. 
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. 
• Provide appropriate feedback on work. 
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations. 
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs. 
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development. 
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Provide case management, conduct IEP meetings and lead student team meetings
• IEP development based on data collection and progress monitoring
• Provide student support through a continuum of options in a least restrictive environment
• Perform any additional duties as assigned
• Maintain a consistent and reliable on-site work schedule

Qualification Requirements: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Compare, analyze, and synthesize information relevant to job tasks. Communicate both orally and in writing effectively. Coordinate, instruct, compute, evaluate, and negotiate as needed. Use interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues, students, and stakeholders.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for job tasks. Talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste, and smell as necessary for communication and safety. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.Have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Traditional classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly meets deadlines amidst a fast-paced environment with severe time constraints. 

Union Representation:

Please note: This position is Unionized. Salary, terms and other conditions of employment established by the Three Rivers Education Association (TREA).

FLSA Status:

This is an Exempt FLSA position. Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Reasonable Accommodations:

Three Rivers Community Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 269-273-1104.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Three Rivers Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Three Rivers Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, in hiring or in employment. 

Additional Information:

• Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Schedule: 180 days per year, generally following the TRCS Academic Calendar. Includes non-working days during winter, spring, and summer breaks, as well as designated holidays.
• Application: Open until filled. Internal and external candidates are welcome.

How to Apply:

• External Candidates: Submit application, resume, and relevant credentials through the school district's online portal:https://trschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx