This position qualifies for a signing bonus up to $3,000

Division:

 Special Education

 PARCHMENT HS

Position Type:

10 Month

Work Hours: M-F 7:30 - 4:00

(Job Grade: 17)

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Summary:  Provide instruction to ensure that each student makes progress toward individual stated goals using multisensory strategies and varied teaching techniques by performing the following duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials according to achievement levels of students
• Provides direct instruction and supervision of students within school/community setting
• Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to develop individual educational programs for students who are at different learning ability levels
• Attends MET, IEPT and/or IFSP meetings
• Instructs students in academic subjects, utilizing various teaching techniques
• Instructs students in daily living skills required for independent living and economic self-sufficiency such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation
• Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on progress of students
• Meets with parents to provide support and guidance in using community resources
• Administers and interprets results of ability and achievement tests
• Regular and consistent attendance

• Other duties as assigned

   

   

*Education and/or Experience: *

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; Special education endorsement in Autism (SV) or willing to obtain.

Certificates, License, Registration:

K-12 Michigan Certification; Autistic Impaired Endorsement

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Preferred skills:

Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to diversity, inclusiveness, and anti-racism

Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of cultures

Ability to discuss cultural differences with colleagues and clients

Ability to assess one's own strengths and limitations or challenges and integrate this understanding into interpersonal interactions

Attitude of acceptance and esteem for students

Ability to communicate effectively including listening

Keeps administrator abreast of classroom status

Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software

Ability to problem solve

Ability to write reports

Present ideas and information in a manner that gets student's attention, and which encourages their engagement

Maintain confidentiality

Develop instructional strategies to meet classroom goals

Adapt to frequent changes in the work environment

Practice safe work habits

Develop and maintain atmosphere of teamwork

Use equip