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Special Education Teacher - Self Contained Classroom

Employer
Battle Creek Public Schools
Location
Battle Creek, MI, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

  • Position Type:
    Teaching - Special Education, CTE and Adult/ Special Education Teacher

  • Date Posted:
    6/7/2019

  • Location:
    Verona Elementary

  • Date Available:
    August 2019

  • District:
    Battle Creek Public Schools

  • Position: Special Education Teacher - Self Contained Classroom
    Location: Verona Elementary
    Supervisor: Building principal and Special Education Supervisor

    Job Duties:
  • 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 the following endorsement: Cognitive Impairment (SA)
  • Possess technology skills
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Successful experience working with a diverse population in an urban 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

  • Salary Range: BCEA Teacher Salary Schedule

    SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $71.00) will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

    The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.

    Company

    At Battle Creek Public Schools, transformation is underway and excellence is on the rise! As one of the best-paying districts for teachers in Southwest Michigan, we know that our teachers are the heart and soul of the district, so everything we do for our students begins with teachers. Join the Bearcat family and "Believe in the Change"!

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    269-965-9500
    Location
    3 W. Van Buren Street
    Battle Creek
    MI
    49017
    United States

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