Special Education Resource Room Teacher

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options". Frontline Applicant Tracking - Oakland Schools Position Type: Special Education/ Special Education Teacher POSITION : Special Education Resource Room Teacher LOCATION : Harvey-Swanson Elementary School Description of the District: The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 900 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 500 at the middle school level and approximately 600 at the high school. This small, tight-knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to post-secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News. Position Summary: The Special Education Resource Room Teacher serves students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP) who have a variety of abilities. The teacher will provide core academic instruction across to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement Must be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire and annually updatecertification Experience working with elementary-aged, special education studentsis preferred Experience with a diverse student and parent population is preferred Experience in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)is preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of elementary curriculum and instructional practices Proficient in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and compliance laws Proficient in the Seclusion and Restraint Michigan Department of Education law Knowledge of PBIS practices Exceptional interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and parents Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to successfully teach students with autism, emotional and/or cognitive impairment and those who require a higher level of behavioral support. Ability to create a classroom schedule and adhere to a structured environment within the classroom Ability to coordinate paraprofessional staff Responsibilities: Create an inviting and nurturing classroom that meets the needs of all learners academically, culturally, socially and emotionally Schedule, attend and conduct Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings within required timeframes. Develop, implement, communicate and monitor IEPs per legal requirements and BSD standards Collaborate, create and implement rigorous lessons that are engaging, meaningful and aligned with the student's IEP, the District and State standards by grade and subject matter Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers and other professionals to develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) designed to promoted students' educational, physical, and social development Provide ongoing support for general education teachers (including curriculum adaptations, behavior management, meeting IEP objectives, etc. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies and regularly communicate with parents and the school team Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position, and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups Adhere to the District's policies Other duties as assigned REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services and School Principal WORKDAY/WEEK: Per Building Schedule STARTING DATE: August 25, 2027 COMPENSATION: Per the BEA Master Agreement The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Megan Koslowski at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr