Special Education Resource Teacher

Special Education Resource Teacher

Location: Pattengill Elementary School (K-5)

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Salary: Teacher Salary Schedule

Job Goal: Deliver instruction to K-5th grade students in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans.

Qualifications

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required with Special Education endorsement

Experience working with students at the K-5 level preferred

Responsibilities

Planning and Preparation

• Plan coherent units of study, lessons, and activities with clear learning objectives
• Plan and develop appropriate assessments to monitor and evaluate each student's progress
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate IEP and related meetings and paperwork
• Plan for appropriate use of materials and resources that motivate students to learn

Classroom Environment

• Organize classroom space and manage classroom instruction and procedures so students know what they are expected to do and learn
• Create learning environment of mutual respect and rapport that supports learning, as well as a sense of physical and emotional safety for all
• Provide behavioral directions in a calm, clear, and professional manner
• Use a variety of strategies so students enjoy an engaging, positive, and effective culture for learning

Instruction

• Develop and follow through on instructional plans, differentiate and modify to meet each student's specific needs
• Use appropriate questioning and discussion techniques
• Communicate positively, clearly, and accurately with students
• Engage students actively and meaningfully in their learning
• Provide both formative and summative feedback in a timely and clear manner
• Be flexible and responsive to student differences
• Use technology as an instructional tool, when appropriate
• Use differentiated materials, content, activities, instructional strategies, assessments to meet the needs of all students

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect thoughtfully on teaching practices and modify plans and strategies to improve instruction
• Participate actively and positively in assignment-related workshops, seminars, coursework, etc.
• Dialogue positively with colleagues to continue professional growth
• Build and maintain rapport with students, staff and families
• Collect and utilize student data, and share with students and families to improve outcomes
• Develop a process to communicate with families and students to share progress

District Vision: Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.

Commitment: The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.