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Elementary Special Education Teacher (Self-contained)
Elementary Special Education Teacher (Self-contained)Focused Staffing • Harper Woods, MI, US
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Elementary Special Education Teacher (Self-contained)

Elementary Special Education Teacher (Self-contained)

Focused Staffing • Harper Woods, MI, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping students with special needs thrive?

We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Special Education Teacher! If you're committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed, we want to hear from you. As a Special Education Teacher, you will play a vital role in helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.

What You'll Do :

As our Special Education Teacher, you will be :

  • A Champion for Students : Providing essential support to students with special needs.
  • A Creative Educator : Preparing engaging educational materials and adapting instructional plans to meet individual student needs.
  • A Skilled Communicator : Teaching concepts in a way that's accessible and easy to understand.
  • A Life Skills Builder : Helping students enhance their life skills, preparing them for success beyond the classroom.
  • A Data-Driven Teacher : Analyzing academic and behavioral data to adjust instruction based on observed trends.
  • An IEP Expert : Creating meaningful Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives.
  • An Active Team Member : Contributing to a collaborative and supportive school environment.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Develop specially designed lessons and activities tailored for students with disabilities.
  • Interact effectively with students who have diverse behavioral, emotional, socio-economic, and academic needs.
  • Interpret standardized test results effectively.
  • Document services are provided to students accurately and proficiently.
  • Manage caseloads effectively and meet deadlines for required paperwork.
  • What You'll Need (Minimum Qualifications) :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.
  • Valid Michigan Teacher Certification , demonstrating high qualifications in the relevant subject area.
  • Endorsement for K-12 in Learning Disabilities (LD), Emotional Impairment (EI), Cognitive Impairment (CI), or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) .
  • Recommendations from colleagues or instructors familiar with your ability to instruct students with disabilities.
  • Bonus Points! (Preferred Qualifications) :

  • Experience in teaching elementary-aged students with disabilities.
  • Experience working within a school’s special education framework.
  • Key Competencies of a Turnaround Teacher (What Makes You a Success Here) :

  • A Commitment to Results : Demonstrating a strong commitment to achieving significant student achievement results in a short timeframe.
  • Relationship Builder : Building meaningful relationships with students to foster academic engagement.
  • Resourceful : Utilizing the student support network to address social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs.
  • Motivator : Motivating students and positively influencing their behavior.
  • Collaborator : Engaging in instructional conversations focused on improving student learning outcomes.
  • Planner : Collaborating with classroom teachers to create clear instructional plans that yield strong results.
  • Coordinator : Coordinating instruction across grade levels to support at-risk students effectively.
  • Innovator : Discussing subject-specific content instruction and exploring new strategies to enhance student learning.
  • Aligner : Aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessments while addressing individual student needs.
  • Data Analyst : Collecting and analyzing data to inform instructional decisions and modify teaching strategies as necessary.
  • Assessment Designer : Designing formative assessments that facilitate daily adjustments in collaboration with other educators.
  • Organizer : Establishing organized routines, communicating clear expectations, and promoting a positive school culture.
  • Team Player : Fostering a professional environment characterized by mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability.
  • Growth-Minded : Seeking guidance from knowledgeable peers or administrators to continuously improve instructional quality for high-risk students.
  • Leadership Attributes (How You'll Lead) :

  • Student-Focused : Prioritizing student learning needs over established routines that may hinder necessary changes.
  • Initiative-Taker : Taking the initiative to achieve results while reflecting on and acting upon lessons learned.
  • Persistent : Maintaining persistence and focus on increasing student growth for at-risk populations through effective planning and monitoring.
  • Analytical & Solution-Oriented : Committing to the ongoing pursuit of enhanced learning outcomes for at-risk students by challenging the status quo through analytical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Position : Elementary Special Education Teacher

    Rate : Up to $60 per hour

    Location : Harper Woods, MI

    This job description outlines the essential functions of the Special Education Teacher role but is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve based on the needs of the school or district.

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