Special Education Teacher-Severe Cognitive Impairment (SCI)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principals of the Millet Learning Center.

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: One (1), full-time position for the 2016-2017 school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:  The Severe Cognitive Impairment (SCI) teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the goals of the Individual Education Plan (IEP). The SCI teacher is also responsible for the supervision and guidance of paraprofessional staff in regards to the planning and implementation of the IEP.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

    1.       Will complete assessments of students, and based upon those assessments will develop Individualized Educational Plans for those students; including development of the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), Identification of Unique Individualized Educational needs, and Goals and Instructional Objectives for students assigned to their caseloads.

    2.       Will be responsible for the instructional planning for the classroom and the delivery or direction of instructional activities in the classroom and other settings within the school and the community.

    3.       Will be responsible for the implementation of health / physical care and allergy plans designed by nursing for the students in the classroom and the delivery of or direction of those health / physical care activities in the classroom and other settings within the school and the community.

    4.       Will be responsible for the development and organization of the classroom structure and physical environment of the classroom and implement that organization with the assistance of the assigned teacher assistants.

    5.       Will develop, provide, and utilize instructional plans, strategies, methods, materials, and techniques that best meet the needs of individual students.

    6.       Will provide leadership, direction, and oversight of the teacher assistants within the classroom environment and/or related school based or community based instructional sites.

    7.       Will timely and accurately complete required and necessary paperwork, including but not limited to Lesson Plans, collect/analyze data, progress reports, and follow Emergency plans, Behavioral support plans / documentation, Functional Behavioral Assessments, etc.

    8.       Will assist in the delivery of instruction in Physical Education and Aquatics, and other related instructional activities where another lead teacher might be providing instruction to the caseload students.

    9.       Will complete and provide program reports as directed by the building Administration and and/or building procedure.

  10.       Will communicate appropriately and effectively with parents in writing and verbally.

  11.       Will participate as part of a work team and work effectively with others within the school environment.

  12.       Will attend required workshops, in-services, and trainings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    1.       Must have full or be able to obtain temporary approval as a Special Education Teacher – Cognitive Impairment as per Michigan Department of Special Education Rules (340.1786). Michigan teaching certificate with K-12 endorsement required.  

    2.       Knowledge and/or experience with severe cognitive impaired or severe multiple impaired children.

    3.       Must be able to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and school administrators.

    4.       Must be able to work successfully with students, parents, staff, advocacy groups, and the community.

    5.       Must be able to work well with others as a team member in a work team environment.

    6.       Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    7.       Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.

    8.       Willingness to learn and utilize basic computer software programs.

    9.       Must have good references.

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COMPENSATION: As per Saginaw Intermediate School District’s teacher contract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Applicants must complete a Saginaw Intermediate School District application by going to www.sisd.cc  and clicking on the “Employment” section.  In addition to the online application, applicants are required to submit electronically a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and at least three references.

AppliTrak Job ID: 1724