• Elementary Intensive Instructional Support Program Teacher (CI or AI endorsement preferred) - Off-site program located in Mendon
• Secondary Moderate Cognitive Impairment Program (CI required) - Off-site program located in Mendon
• Secondary Severe Multiple Impairments Program (CI endorsement required) - Pathfinder
• Elementary Intensive Instructional Support Program (CI or AI endorsement preferred) - Pathfinder
• Secondary (6-8) Intensive Instructional Support Program (CI or AI endorsement preferred) - Pathfinder

• Secondary Emotional Impairment Program (EI endorsement, required) - Off-site program located in Sturgis with small class size following MARSE rules and additional resources to support student needs.

   

   

   

   

   

   

POSITION GOAL:

To provide learning opportunities and experiences to students from Local School Districts throughout St. Joseph County.  The goal of the teacher is to help the students achieve the maximum level of academic, emotional and functional independence possible within their capabilities, through development of a classroom program that meets the students' needs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and work toward achievement of performance objectives for each assigned student, with a system for data collection and evaluation for these objectives, along with administering M-STEP and MI-Access.

Demonstrate ability to instruct students individually and in groups, based on knowledge of child growth and development and using multi-sensory techniques.

Work as a team with assistant teachers to pursue and meet individual performance objectives, collect student data and create an organized, positive and safe classroom environment which maintains the dignity of the individual student.

Evaluate, revise and implement classroom curriculum.

Maintain, appropriate records (i.e. Accident forms, medical, Department of Human Services reports, educational and attendance records).

Involve students in community-based instruction/activities and be responsible for student safety in community training/outings and IEP/as appropriate.

Establish a positive relationship with parents and home providers, and communicate with them regularly about growth, progress, problems and successes.

Analyze student behavior, develop and implement behavior supports, as needed.

Serve as a resource to parents of students with impairments, providing information and//or contacts for support, assistance or knowledge of their child's impairment.

Serve as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team, Individual Educational Planning Committee, and program/department teams.

Work cooperatively with ancillary staff, office staff, administration, local district staff and community service agencies.

Supervise assigned student teachers, interns, vocational students and volunteers.

Demonstrate professional improvement through in-service attendance, SCECH's or college credit and conference attendance.

Prepare required reports and provide necessary information accurately and punctually.

Identify program needs and assist in finding solutions for special education problems.

Participate in activities and creating schedules for school wide events, (i.e. organize, distributing information, and/or implementing an activity or event).

Oversee and share information/knowledge with assistant teachers/program assistance.

Maintain positive school/community relationships.

Arrange efficient instructional schedules cooperatively with other instructional staff.

Work on related service goals - including Social Worker, OT, PT, Speech, PE(throughout