Position Type: Elementary School Teaching and Early Childhood/ASD TeacherDate Posted: 11/27/2024Location: Wealthy Elementary SchoolDate Available: As mutually agreed uponClosing Date: Until FilledDistrict: East Grand Rapids Public SchoolsSPECIAL EDUCATION AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) TEACHER (1.0 FTE) Qualifications:
- State of Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate
- SV endorsement (required), SE and/or SA Endorsements (preferred)
- Ability to be enthusiastic, flexible, and work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers and administrators
- Familiarity with, or ability to be trained in, a variety of interventions and instructional resources including Unique Learning System, Edmark, Orton-Gillingham, Touch Math, etc.
- Willingness and commitment to include equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices
- Knowledge of and accuracy in completing IEPs, present level statements, measurable goals and objectives, and documentation of progress toward goals and objectives
- Ability to develop and implement positive behavior support plans and the use of Restorative Practices
- Ability to teach organizational and social strategies to students to facilitate success in general education
- Ability to transform instruction through the creative use of technology
- Knowledge in instructional practices for varied learning styles and individual student needs across multiple grade levels
- Ability to provide specially designed instruction across multiple grade levels
- Strong background in using assessment and data to inform instruction and document student progress
- Successful classroom management strategies and skills
- Belief that all children can learn and acceptance of differences in students
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, and listening skills)
- Willingness and commitment to participate in curriculum development, school improvement, and professional development opportunities
- Training in START, CPI, and Trauma-Informed Practices or willingness to be trained
- Ability to abide by all district policies and procedures and to demonstrate competencies specified in Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations
Location: Wealthy Elementary Rate: Per Contract Salary Schedule Start Date: As mutually agreed upon Contact: Interested applicants should apply at: Deadline: Until FilledAttachment(s):
- FINAL - Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher November 2024.pdf