Special Education Teacher

1 month ago

Detroit, United States CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Description: The Special Education Teacher will develop and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.


WHO WE ARE

Cornerstone Education Group is a non-profit organization that manages the Cornerstone Charter School network in Detroit, serving the community for nearly 30 years. Our Mission is to prepare our students to live a Complete Life through an excellent education, a foundation of strong character, meaningful relationships, and real-world experiences for career and/or college. We need further to encourage our broad and beloved Cornerstone community to live the Complete Life as well. We seek to hire top talent to help us fulfill this great mission.

THE CORNERSTONE FAMILY

Our faculty, staff, parents and students are all part of the Cornerstone family. We work hard together to help each other succeed. If you want to work alongside a group of people who are passionate about what they do, the city in which they do it, and the families they serve, then Cornerstone is the right place for you.

TITLE: Special Education Teacher

FLSA STATUS: Full Time/ 10 Month Employee

REPORTS TO: Mrs. Taiwo Da- Silva

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO

HERE’S WHAT EVERYONE AT CORNERSTONE DOES

  • the ability to prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;
  • the strong desire to achieve outstanding results in a short amount of time;
  • the ability to motivate others and influence their behaviors;
  • the power to stay visibly focused and self-assured;
  • the talent to foster collective responsibility and ownership for greater student achievement;
  • the aptitude to sustain an effective system of shared leadership and responsibility throughout Cornerstone;

HERE’S WHAT YOU WOULD DO AT CORNERSTONE

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP
  • Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
  • Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
  • Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
  • Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies
  • Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP
  • Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including I-pads, laptop etc.
  • Serves as primary contact for the parent.
  • Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
  • Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
  • Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
  • Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

  • Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities
  • Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures
  • Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
  • Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
  • Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned


HERE’S WHY WE’LL LOVE YOU

Qualifications

1. Minimum B.A/B. S degree in teaching and or, Master of Education from an accredited institution in

the appropriate special education area.

2. Current Michigan Teaching Certificate with either an Elementary or Secondary Special Education

Certification required

3. Five (5) years of Special Education Classroom experience, preferred

4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Special Education Regulations and Compliance

Practices; as well as Knowledge of IDEA and MARSE, preferred.

5. Ability to work in a multicultural setting and at-risk student populations.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment,

reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or

up to adult size body weight with two-to-three-person lift). Position can require some degree of

physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.


HERE’S WHY YOU’LL LOVE US

For fulltime colleagues, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and subject to plan eligibility.

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time-Off
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Care Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Optional Income Protection Plans
  • We operate a positive and supportive working environment
  • We foster and encourage innovation in student education and career development
  • We facilitate professional development and other faculty and staff experiences
  • We provide opportunities to engage in the Partner Program, Career Pathways and other sponsored Cornerstone community programs

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position and the qualifications needed. The job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by a person so classified and should not be taken as a comprehensive list of all qualifications that may be required. Cornerstone Education Group is an equal-opportunity employer.

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