What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eastern Service Area (ESA) Middle School Cognitive Impairment Teacher position at Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
Comstock Middle School
SALARY: Dependent on years of teaching experience and certification
AVAILABLE: 2024-25 School Year
SALARY: Dependent on years of teaching experience and certification
AVAILABLE: 2024-25 School Year
CERTIFICATION: Special Education Certification in at least one area of disability
CI Endorsement Required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Skills/experience teaching students with disabilities to progress in the general education curriculum Skills/experience in Setting up effective classroom management systems
- Experience with and knowledge of the exceptional learner
- Knowledge of and experience teaching to Common Core State Standards – Levels of Complexity
- Understanding of assessment methods including: progress monitoring, curriculum based measurement, and
- formative assessment.
- Ability to demonstrate Highly Qualified (HQ) status for elementary education – for students assessed
- against alternative achievement standards (MI-ACCESS or comparable)
- Knowledgeable in teaching students communication skills and using assistive technology to support student
- language development
- Experience working with students with Cognitive Impairments preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide instruction in the core curriculum, transition/life skills, and social skills per the IEP
- Support the independence of students with physical and health needs
- Work cooperatively with general education and other special education staff
- Collect data on student achievement and develop instructional programming
- Complete, document, and facilitate IEPs consistent with district, state, and federal laws and guidelines
- Work with school administrators, leadership teams, and staff to ensure quality results
- Champion and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Perform Essential Job Functions
This NOTICE is posted December 16, 2024 and shall remain posted until filled.