What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIAL EDUCATION/RESOURCE ROOM INSTRUCTOR position at David Ellis Academy West?
SPECIAL EDUCATION/RESOURCE ROOM INSTRUCTOR
The special education/resource room instructor is an employee of Bardwell Group and reports to School Leader.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Michigan Teacher’s Certification and highly qualified with endorsement in an area of special education
- At least 2-3 years of experience
- Familiar with IDEA, NCLB, State and local laws, and WRESA compliance rules and regulations
- Must meet all applicable state certification and other requirements for position
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare all pertinent paperwork and forms in preparing for initials and annuals IEPs in consultation with parents and IEP team members
- Design instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
- Articulate curriculum between and among student levels
- Work in partnership with general education staff in implementing student’s IEP modifications and accommodations
- Monitor student progress quarterly
- Participate in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate
- Assist RTI team in the development of planned remediation and evaluation of student progress prior to being referred for special education consideration
- Maintain appropriate student data and other records and submit monthly reports
- Maintain accurate attendance records
- Monitor the timeliness of special Ed school and state requirements.
- Participating in staff development
- Other duties as assigned