Elementary Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE)

Location

KEA Salary Schedule and Grade

$47,599-$93,010

10 Month, Full-time

Scope of Responsibilities

Teach as an inclusion, resource room, or self-contained special education teacher through planning and implementing instructional strategies for student academic growth.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides individual, small group, and whole-group instruction.
• Monitors student progress in the school environment, including academic achievement and behaviors.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment, which may include monitoring specific health concerns of students in the classroom and teaches social skills.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, behavior plans, and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Aligns goals and objectives from individual students to meet the needs of all students.
• Uses data-based decision-making to problem solve challenging situations.
• Collects data, reviews, analyzes, and revises implementation plans and interventions.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians of students.
• Evaluates student progress based on observations, data, and assessments, determines goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP procedures, data collection, behavior plans, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other staff for services.
• Conducts IEP team meetings.
• Uses technology to track student progress, prepare written reports, implement IEPs, and record progress.
• Attends staff and district meetings and trainings as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or BA degree
• Valid Michigan certificate with one of the following endorsements: Cognitive Impairment (SA), Emotional Impairment (SE), Learning Disabilities (SM), Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV), Physical or Other Health Impairment (SC)
• Possess technology skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three years of successful experience working with children and families in an urban educational setting and/or diverse/multi-cultural setting.
• Experience working with children who have disabilities.
• Experience in handling students with challenging behaviors and teaching social skills.
• Experience in developing academic and behavioral interventions.
• Knowledge of special education law.
• Ability to clearly express ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Background in learning and behavior management.
• Ability to develop and maintain acceptable relationships with school staff.

Please apply online at www.kalamazoopublicschools.com

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer