What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permanent Substitute Teacher position at Berrien RESA Blossomland Learning Center?
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