Special Education Resource Room - Teacher Consultant Teacher

Resource Room Teacher: Special EducationInstructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible adults.To 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Science endorsementBachelor degree with required certificationIndividuals with relevant teaching experience will receive extra considerationExcellent reasoning abilityUnderstanding of concepts in your content areaEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Teach district-approved curriculumMeet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designatedPlan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the studentsCreate a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the studentsEncourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behaviorFacilitate the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and similar activities to communicate these objectives to studentsDiagnose the educational needs of studentsEvaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reportsIs available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional dayTurnaround Skills:Collaborate, create and execute clear, logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learningAlign curriculum, instruction, and assessments while responding to the individual needs of the studentsImplement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom to meet the needs of all studentsDiscuss subject specific content instruction and the drive to try out new ideas to improve student learningCoordinate instruction within and across grade levelsSeek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, or administrators for the instructional support in the never-ending quest to deliver the vision of high quality subject-specific instruction in every class period every dayThrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork and accountabilityPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 out-put of students.Application Procedure:Complete all sections of the online application at Employment Link. It is required that applicants upload copies of the following documents: letter of interest and resume. Deadline: The deadline to apply for this posting is November 23, 2024, or until filled.Terms: The contract, salary and other employment conditions will be established by the Board of Education. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment for this position will be required to commit to leadership with a traditional and/or balanced calendar. Further, applicants must agree to fully participate in all relevant training inclusive of or unique to the building assigned and the District.Ypsilanti Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.