Responsibilities:

• ​Determine instructional needs of students based on IEP assessment data and district curriculum.

• Provide direct and/or supplemental instruction to students.

•  Ability to evaluate students’ current levels of academic performance using district standard for Special Education Testing (NWEA) and assessment data of progress towards IEP goals and the curriculum.

• Serve/participate on Multi-Disciplinary Team.

•  Ability to manage student behavior to maximize engagement in learning.

• Ability to apply knowledge of Co-teaching and PBIS best practices to meet student needs.

•  Monitor progress and accommodate curriculum to support academic achievement.

•  Ability to coordinate with general education teachers, parents, and building staff to facilitate student progress and growth.

•  Ability to facilitate parent meetings such as parent teacher conferences and IEPs.

•  Ability to effectively communicate with students and parents regarding students’ goals and progress.

•  Ability to coordinate and plan classroom activities with general education staff to meet curriculum expectations and IEP goals.

•  Perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid Michigan Special Education Certification with endorsement in EI, ASD, CI, or LD.

•  Must meet the Elementary and Secondary Education/Every Student Succeeds Act.

•  Two (2) years teaching experience preferred.

• Awareness of the physical, social, emotional and mental development of the learner.

•  Proficient and knowledgeable in the subject area.

•  Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents and staff.

•  Strong communication and organizational skills.

•  Knowledge of data and how it is used to inform instruction.

•  Proficient with technology as an instructional tool.