Special Education Teacher

FLEX HIGH SCHOOL MICHIGANFull Time, Monday - FridayCompensation: Competitive compensation package starting from $51,500Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar?At FLEX High, we focus on providing a SAFE educational environment, so that you may focus on your goal of obtaining a high school diploma. Our students love the quiet, one-on-one attention they receive from their teacher mentors. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.The Flex High AdvantageOur personalized learning model is what makes Flex High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students.Come learn more about us at You Will Make an ImpactTeach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the students academic plan, manage and provide services according to the students Individual Education Plan (IEP).RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculumConduct pre and post-testing using standardized tests for each studentAs a part of a team, write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEPResponsible to manage a students behaviorDemonstrate competency in all subject areasParticipate in the identification of students with possible disabilities post intervention phaseProvide direct student instructionProvide academic assessmentsSchedule and chair IEP meetings including 30 day review IEP meetings for all studentsMeet special education timeline requirements as specified by education codeCollaborate with general education teachersWork with Special Education Program Specialists and school support staff to support student instructionParticipate in authorized school district trainings, school events, and meetingsMaintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other services providersMaintain documentation of daily activitiesComplete reports and forms as requiredTravel to other school sites to render Special Education teaching servicesAdministrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to timeSPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:Knowledge of Special Education Program guidelinesExcellent reading and writing SkillsOrganizational skillsAbility to meet required Program deadlinesAbility to work with a diverse student populationAbility to work in a team environmentMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor DegreeValid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special EducationEnglish Language and Autism AuthorizationsPrior experience working with exceptional learners strongly recommendedEligibility to obtain a teaching permit or teaching internshipProficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, in addition to a variety of educational software programsGeneral Office skillsTRAVEL: Ability to travel in performance of job duties is requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordinationFinger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers togetherTalking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quicklyAverage Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary informationAverage Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machineryPhysical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs)Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work requiredWorking in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures #J-18808-Ljbffr Flex-High-School-3