Special Education Teacher

·        Provide evidence-based assessment, instruction and interventions that are matched to student needs using data-driven instructional decision-making, problem solving and progress monitoring to positively impact student growth and achievement.

·        Develop courses and deliver daily instruction to students aligned to Common Core standards.

·        Implement individualized education plans for students

·        Maintain attendance records and other data, records and reports as required

·        Adhere to the policies and procedures of Maple Valley Schools

·        Establish and maintain constructive professional relationships with the school staff and parents/guardians.

·        Maintain classroom area and furnishings in appropriate condition

·        Maintain, store, utilize and protect records according to law and Maple Valley District policies

·        Request equipment and supplies as needed

·        Work cooperatively with assigned paraprofessional(s)

·        Adhere to the school schedule and calendar

·        Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings

·        Provide assistance to substitute teaching personnel as needed

·        Maintain a current level of knowledge regarding special education federal regulations, state law and current procedures.

·        Other duties as assigned.

The listed tasks are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position, and are not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.   

·        Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Special education K-12 endorsement (LD or CI preferred)

·        Bachelor’s degree in education or a related discipline

·        Able to be Highly Qualified in AT LEAST one Michigan core content area.

·        Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification

·        CPR/First Aid certification

·        Reading endorsement or trained in reading instruction

·        One (1) or more years of teaching experience at the Middle/High school level

·        One (1) or more years of experience in IEP’s and goal writing

·        One (1) or more years of experience in differentiating instruction, including multiple grade levels.

·        Knowledge of commonly used approached to educating at-risk students

·        Skill with use of technology to implement work responsibilities

·        Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences both orally and in writing

·        Ability to develop and implement curriculum for students

·        Ability to develop and implement behavior intervention systems and individual student plans

·        Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality in dealing with staff, students and operations.

·        Ability to work independently and within teams to accomplish identified goals and strategies.

·        Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with general education teachers, related service staff, paraprofessionals and community partners.

·        Sitting-moderate

·        Standing/Walking/Bending/Stopping-frequent

·        Position requires regular and predictable attendance at the workplace.

·        Position requires the employee to provide his/her own transportation for job related travel.

Interested applicants should send apply online with at https://www.applitrack.com/maplevalley/onlineapp/. Application accepted until filled.