Special Education – Moderate Cognitive Impairments Classroom (1.0 FTE)
Job description
Deadline: May 13, 2023
District/Organization: East Lansing Public Schools Human Resources
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: Per ELEA Contract
Position Details
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
East Lansing Public Schools, home of Michigan State University (MSU) and a neighbor to the state capital, is seeking a dynamic individual to work in our highly diverse school district. This individual must love kids, have a passion for their success, be a collaborative team player, have a deep understanding of best practices for teaching and learning and engage all students in the learning process. Come work in a district that has built six new elementary schools with state-of-the-art instructional and sustainable enhancements, has multiple partnerships with MSU, encourages continuous professional growth and learning and is highly supported by its families and community!
POSITION: Special Education – Moderate Cognitive Impairments Classroom (1.0 FTE)
LOCATION: MacDonald Middle School
SALARY: Per ELEA contract
WORK YEAR: 180 Day Calendar
START DATE: May 24, 2023
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2023
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the building Principal and the Director of Special Education, and in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the East Lansing Public School District, the Special Education Teacher with MoCI focus is responsible for instructs students eligible as cognitive impaired, autism spectrum and severe multiple impairments. The teacher will focus on collaborations with and provide resources to paraprofessionals, families, volunteers and staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:
- Delivers research-based interventions/curriculum to meet the needs of the students eligible as cognitive impaired, autism spectrum, and other health impairments.
- Conducts in-services for paraprofessionals, families, volunteers, and teachers on interventions to accomplish behavioral and academic objectives for students.
- Collaborates with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, families, and the building principal.
- Maintains data using technology software to keep all progress monitoring current.
- Remains current with research-based strategies and interventions.
- Provides information, resources and support to families and building staff regarding student needs.
- Participates in transitions between the middle school and the Community-Based Instruction program.
- Maintains an educational environment that is conducive to learning.
- Implements prescriptive programs within the classroom with consultation of teacher consultants, speech therapy, school psychologist, school social worker, and/or other support personnel.
- Submits all required reports, data, and documentation in a timely manner.
- Serves as case-manager for students with IEPs (coordinate IEP, MET, etc).
- Attends monthly staff meetings and monthly special education meetings.
- Identifies and monitors the specific job duties and responsibilities for assigned paraprofessionals to implement in support of student learning.
- Assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by administration.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate
- Valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with endorsement in Cognitive Impairments (SA)
APPLY ONLINE AT: www.inghamisd.org
In addition to completing the online application, upload your letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and other requested supporting documentation.
E-mail: aileen.hecht@elps.us
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