SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - SCI - Middle School

Special Education Teacher – Middle School SCITo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential DutiesProvide appropriate, relevant instruction in the curriculum areas of self-care, communications, and mobility.Provide instruction for the development of potential vocational ability.Maintain a safe and orderly environment, which may include monitoring specific health concerns of students in the classroom and teach acceptable social skills.Design and implement appropriate behavioral intervention strategies when required.Manage each student's total program coordinating other ancillary services that may be provided.Comply with all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures concerning the population and complete all required clerical tasks.The Monroe County Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, height, weight, marital status or familial status in its programs, activities or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Anya Lusk, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Legal Counsel, 1101 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe Michigan 48161; Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.EducationBachelor's Degree minimum and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with SA (Cognitive Impairment) endorsement.Must meet Michigan Highly Qualified standards for an elementary special education teacher.ExperienceExperience with severely cognitively impaired students/adults preferred.One year classroom teacher experience preferred.Experience with behavior disorders preferred.Experience in supervision and/or direction of non-certified personnel required.Experience in handling students with challenging behaviors.Experience in teaching social skills.Skills/OtherAbility to apply current research and theory to instruction.Ability to work with individuals and groups.Ability to work in team environment.Ability to communicate orally and in writing.Demonstrated understanding of and initiative to work with students, staff and parents.The Monroe County Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, height, weight, marital status or familial status in its programs, activities or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Anya Lusk, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Legal Counsel, 1101 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe Michigan 48161; Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently walking and standing. The employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds such as student equipment and wheelchairs. The employee will be required to physically manage students.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.