Special Education Teacher - Resource Room

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement student Individual Education Plans
• Work cooperatively with regular and special education teachers, LISD personnel, governmental and other service agencies.
• Plan for and supervise teacher assistants for students in the general education classrooms.
• Effectively and consistently communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community
• Be a team player; working with other members to improve techniques, relations with the community, and school environment
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students in grades Y5-3 who require additional support in reading, writing, mathematics and/or behavioral support.
• Provide accommodations and modifications to assist students with accessing the general education curriculum
• Collaborate with general education teachers to accommodate or modify curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of students with diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, IEPs, and educational planning meetings.
• Participate in district-wide professional development
• Perform other duties consistent within the scope of the position

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education
• Current & appropriate Michigan certification
• Demonstrated skills in the use of technology
• Ability and willingness to work in a team setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the academic, social, and emotional needs of the high school age student is required.

Terms of Employment

Full-time position. All terms per Master Contract between Board of Education and the Tecumseh Education Association/MEA.

About the District

Tecumseh Public Schools is known for its excellence in academics and hard work in meeting the individual needs of each student. The guiding principle for our district, Every Student. Every Day. where we put the best interests of our students at the forefront of all we do. Our district is committed to creating experiences that prepare students for lifelong learning.

OUR MISSION: The Tecumseh Public Schools community will empower every student, every day, for life success with flexible opportunities in diverse learning environments

OUR VISION: Inspiring students to become empowered, innovative individuals

BELIEF STATEMENTS: We believe...

• Every student deserves an outstanding education.
• An engaged community is the backbone of our success.
• In the development of the whole child.

Learn more about Tecumseh Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/