POSITION: Middle School Special Education Teacher

Description: Under the direction and supervision of the Principal or Special Education Supervisor, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing appropriate educational experiences to meet the needs of the students on their caseload. This candidate will also provide supports to students in their area(s) of academic and behavioral needs while supporting the general curriculum. The candidate will be responsible for IEP development, progress reports, and coordinating services for their students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education certification
• CPI training preferred

CANDIDATES SHOULD ALSO POSSESS:

• Experience in administering assessments, documenting student observations, evaluative report writing, academic and behavior progress monitoring
• Ability to provide support to general education teachers regarding strategies, accommodations and modifications utilized within the classroom
• Ability to articulate Special Education Rules and Regulations and how it relates to the educational environment
• Effective communication skills with parents, teachers, and administrators
• Able to professionally facilitate IEP meetings as well as other team meetings
• Experience in writing standards-based IEPs
• Ability to use differentiated instruction with elementary school students
• Knowledge and ability to use technology in the classroom, including the integration for student use of technology

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods
• Evaluates student progress based on papers submitted, test scores and observation
• Monitors students’ progress in and outside special ed room
• Maintains physical environment of the classroom
• Maintains contact with parents of students
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms
• Perform other duties as assigned

RATE OF PAY: Per the Master Agreement

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but to accurately reflect the primary job elements. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and peripheral vision.

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. The work environment is standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and/or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to: Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI 49004. Phone Number 269-488-1050.