Position: Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Principal, Director of Special Education

Location: Covenant Schools Detroit

Note: Applicants certified in other subject areas that wish to obtain special education certification (at our expense) would be considered for this role.

General Description:

The Special Education teacher plans and provides services for students with disabilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage caseload of Special Education students, including IEPs, REEDs & MDRs.
• Measure student skills and progress using appropriate testing instruments.
• Draft appropriate IEPs for caseload students.
• Provide academic support and implement IEPs in both resource room and general ed settings.
• Advise general ed teachers of appropriate accommodations for students with IEPs.
• Coordinate testing accommodations for students with IEPs.
• Submit all required reports and documentation related to special education.
• Participate in Child Find process and Special Education PLC
• Collaborate with school administrators regarding the discipline of students with disabilities.
• Maintain accurate digital and/or paper files for special education students.
• Collaborate with all school staff to deliver appropriate special education services.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of and aptitude for student information systems and software related to special education
• Knowledge of special education procedures

Qualifications:

• Michigan Special Education teaching certificate
• Successful experience as a classroom teacher in special education]
• Satisfactory completion of criminal history check

This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the executive management of Youth Vision Solutions.

Youth Vision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. YVS will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities, or other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple locations