Position:  Special Education Teacher (CI)

 

Location:  Parker Middle School

 

Deadline:  Open until filled.

 

FLSA Status: Exempt

 

Union affiliation: HEA

 

Work Year: Ten Months (August through June)

 

Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30 - 2:30 p.m. (secondary) 

  

FTE:  1.0

 

*Certified Michigan teachers who are interested in becoming a Special Education teacher may apply.  The Michigan Department of Education has a Special Education Tuition Reimbursement Grant the District is willing to apply for on your behalf that reimburses up to $800/credit hour towards a program resulting in a special education certification.  

 

SUMMARY:  

The Special Education Teacher creates and sustains a community of learners through the development of a positive classroom and school culture, by holding rigorous and high expectations for students and by utilizing quality instructional practices matched to student learning needs.  The Special Education Teacher continuously improves their practice through professional learning and collaboration with peers. The Special Education Teacher supervises students, develops and delivers lessons, utilizes established curriculum and maintains high levels of communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and wellbeing.

 

HOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXPECT THAT EACH TEACHER COMMITS TO:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

REASONING ABILITY:

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

 

TERMS:  

The contract, salary and other employment conditions will be established by the current collective bargaining agreement between the HEA/MEA and the Howell Public Schools. Placement within salary lane is commensurate with educational attainment. Placement on salary step is dependent upon previous teaching experience. Further, applicant must agree to fully participate in all relevant training inclusive of or unique to the building assigned and the District.

 

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position.  The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The Howell Public Schools retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.

 

This position description is not a contract for employment.

 

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

 

The Howell Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

 

The Howell Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information or any legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.