Secondary Special Education Teacher

Public Schools of Petoskey – Teaching Positions – Petoskey, Michigan

Secondary Special Education Teacher
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Endorsement in at least one area of special education preferred

Additional qualifications as the board of education deems appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Develop compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that promote measurable student growth

Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track individual student progress

Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals

Assess students’ skills to determine their individual needs to develop IEPs and lessons

Plan, organize, and assign activities that support growth towards students' IEPs

Deliver instruction based upon differentiated curricular needs

Develop and analyze effectiveness of positive behavior intervention and support plans representative of the student’s communication, social skill, and sensory needs

Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one‑on‑one settings

Use formative assessment to adjust and modify instruction

Analyze progress reports to determine instructional effectiveness

Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work within the classroom to support students with disabilities

Effectively communicate student progress, in oral and written formats, with school, parent and agency partners

Provide opportunity to enhance partnerships with school and agency personnel

Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required of position

Maintain predictable, reliable, and punctual attendance

Utilize Adaptive Schools concepts and strategies to engage students and adults

Other responsibilities as assigned at the direction of the Principal

Position Type
Full-Time

Job Category
Special Education > General Special Education

Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Public Schools of Petoskey that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, sex, marital status or handicap be excluded for participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any programs or activity and employment as required by Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1963; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Any questions concerning discrimination should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Public Schools of Petoskey, 1130 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, or phone (231) 348‑2100.

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