Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Early Childhood (ZA) Endorsement (prefer ZS Endorsement) and meet state requirements in the area of certification (LD, EI or CI endorsement preferred)
• Must meet criteria for "highly qualified" status under No Child Left Behind Act
• At least two years of ECSE teaching experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must follow district and state curricula and assessment requirements
• Must have satisfactory rating in most recent performance evaluation (formal or informal)
• Knowledge of current curriculum trends and ability to write and develop new curricular direction in varied subject areas
• Input/participation in building and district committee structure to develop new curricular guidelines for all ages
• Commitment to work effectively with fellow staff members, including co-teaching/teaming delivery of service
• Recent elementary special education teaching experience required
• Complete and submit all required paperwork, i.e., IEP's, progress reports, Medicaid billings, behavior intervention plans, etc.
• Prefer experience with TS Gold and Conscious Discipline
• Knowledge of technology as instruction tools or willingness to become knowledgeable through independent training as soon as possible and commitment to use same regularly to enhance instruction effectiveness
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement cooperative learning strategies on a regular basis
• Knowledge of an ability to implement higher order thinking skill development on a regular basis
• Knowledge of and ability to direct paraprofessional supports
• Desire to develop an interdisciplinary approach to delivering instructional outcomes
• Follow and implement all Board of Education policies, administrative guidelines, and building regulations

Deadline to apply:  Until Filled