Special Education Teacher — Severe Cognitive Impairment

3 months ago


Kent, United Kingdom Michigan School Public Relations Association Full time

Position Details

Job Title: Special Education Teacher – Severe Cognitive Impairment

Kent ISD Center Programs, Lincoln School

202 day position

2024-25 School Year

To provide structure and innovative instruction to students within the learning environment in order to meet all students’ needs. The work includes the use of evidence-based assessment, instruction and intervention practices in the prevention, assessment, intervention, and program design efforts that are integrated within the school. The teacher will work collaboratively with all members of the school and program to provide specially designed instruction in the areas determined by students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited university. Special Education Certification with Cognitive Impairment Endorsement. Demonstrated success in special education or support service working with students witha cognitive impairment. Experience in delivering instruction in subject area content. Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum. Ability to communicate informational ideas in spoken and written language for clear understanding. Ability to provide Highly Qualified (HQ) status. Experience working in Center Programs, preferred. Willingness to participate in all phases of the instructional program. Ability to work constructively with parents, students and staff. Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation. Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities. Demonstrates the ability to examine the impact of education inequities in student achievement outcomes as it aligns with race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

Responsibilities:

Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job. Evaluate students’ skills in learning, behavior, and communication using formalized assessments. Plan comprehensive educational program to develop academic, communication, social, and community skills for all students assigned to the class. Develop individual instructional objectives for students based on assessment, Extended and/or Grade Level Content Expectations and regularly update these objectives based on students’ skill acquisition. Provide direct instruction for students with disabilities, in the areas of academic skills, communication skills, social skills, and transition. Collect, maintain, and analyze data relating to students’ acquisition of functional, community-referenced skills. Cooperate in planning curriculum and instructional programs with other instructional and support personnel to encourage integrated team services for the students. Establish methods to utilize functional behavior assessment to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans within the classroom in accordance with district policies and center program procedures. Keep daily anecdotal records of students. Direct Instructional Support Specialists assigned to the program/classroom. Develop timely and compliant IEPs for eligible students. Document and share student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions for all students on caseload. Maintain an electronic log to document students’ goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services. Assessing, teaching, and modifying instruction and curricula for students with emotional impairments continuum related to all of the following: Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized behavior management strategies and plans.Adapting, accommodating, and modifying the general education curricula, pedagogy, and learning environments for students with emotional impairment.Integrating academic instruction and curriculum with affective educational strategies for students with emotional impairment.Collaborating with parents and service providers in educational, public, and private agencies to support students with emotional impairment.Assessing students with emotional impairment related to collecting indirect and direct data on academic, social, and emotional functioning of students in order to develop reports and design, manage, and monitor interventions. Perform all other duties as appropriate and determined by Principal/Administrator.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Salary: Subject to the terms of the KIEA Master Agreement.

Benefits:  Robust full benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous sick time; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; student loan forgiveness may be available through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible Federal student loans.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

It is the policy of the Kent ISD School Board that no student, staff member or candidate for any position in the District shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, age, gender/sex, sexual orientation, marital status, height, weight, veteran status, political belief or physical/mental disability which does not impair their ability to perform adequately in the individual’s particular position or activity, excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or to be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Kent ISD School Board is responsible for or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Danielle Hendry, Human Resource Director.



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