Special Education Resource Teacher

Saginaw Public Schools TeacherSaginaw Public Schools teachers are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Saginaw Public Schools teachers are committed and focused on rapid school turnaround. Our mission is to be a globally competitive school district that prepares and inspires students to achieve their full potential. A Saginaw Public Schools turnaround teacher skillfully demonstrates the capacity to align curriculum, instruction, and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students; the willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, or administrators for instructional support; the desire and ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community. They prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change; commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation; the competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions; the skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network; the strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence; the ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders; the willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations; collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans; coordinate instruction within and across grade levels; try out new ideas to improve student learning.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/areaKnowledge of relevant technologyCritical thinking and problem solving skillsVerbal and written communication skillsDecision making skillsOrganization and planning skillsAbility to tolerate high levels of stressAbility to be flexible and adaptiveAbility to take initiativeAbility to record and report daily written recordsAbility to pay attention to detailAbility to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goalsAbility to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staffAbility to work independentlyAbility to learn new tasks quicklyAbility to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school communityDuties and Responsibilities:Responsible for timely coordination of scheduling of IEP, MET, and Manifestation Determination meetings including parent notification/invitations for students assigned to their caseloadMaintenance of complete/accurate B-worksheets, attendance, and discipline/special education records for students assigned to their caseloadProvide input to Building Principal as to the impact of each student's disability and how it effects disciplineMaintain and up-to-date binder of students' most recent IEP's and discipline actions/forms to be available for administrative review upon requestProvide parents with regular updates of student's progress on IEP goals as often as general education report cards are providedPlanning, preparation, and organization of the IEP document including development of appropriate goals and objectivesPlan, coordinate, and chair the IEP process for students on their caseloadOversee planning, provide, and implement instructional services for all students assigned to their caseloadProvide direct instruction to students as determined through their IEP'sProvide support to general education staff to assist with accommodations and supplemental needs of special education studentsProvide supplemental instruction to support the general education curriculum to students on their caseloadMaintain a current schedule documenting the daily service of students including frequency and durationProvide assistance and support to general education staff for the purpose of scheduling coursework for special education studentsProvide input/reports and work with the MET team as needed for accurate evaluation and placement of special education studentsAdopt and implement instructional strategies that align with the District strategic planMaintain and on-going relationship through phone, e-mail, and collaboration with general education staff, administration, and families to promote student successBe aware of current updates to special education legislation and regulations and the impact/application it has to current practicesProvide updated information to the special education office with regards to the addition of students generated by a change of addressDisseminate all paperwork and send official copies to the records office within ten (10) days of meeting completionPerform other duties as assignedEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institutionMeet professional teacher education requirements of School, District, and StateSingle subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subjectState certification including endorsements required for a specific subject/areaRelevant teaching experienceSalary: Based on education and experience. Saginaw Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.