Title:                                  Special Education Teacher – Transition - Temporary 

 

Location:                            Community Transition Campus

 

Classification:                    KIEA

 

Reports to and

Evaluated By:                    Administrator of Empower U

 

Terms of

Employment:                     182 day position subject to all rules and regulations covering KIEA teachers

 

Positions

Supervised:                        None

 

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

To provide comprehensive and specialized instruction to students in the Transition Program, ages 18-26 years old, that qualify for special education. Instruction will be provided across all environments including the classroom, community, building, job sites, and in the family’s home, if appropriate. The primary goal of the Community Transition Campus Teacher is to provide instruction and opportunities designed to maximize abilities of young adults to live as purposefully and independently as possible. The teacher will work collaboratively with all members of the program and community agencies to provide specially designed instruction in the areas determined by students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery.
  2. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
  3. Evaluate students’ skills in learning, behavior, and communication using formalized assessments.
  4. Plan comprehensive educational program to develop academic, communication, social, and community skills for all students assigned to the class.
  5. Develop individual instructional objectives for students based on assessments and regularly update these objectives based on students’ skill acquisition.
  6. Provide direct instruction for students with disabilities, in the areas of academic skills, communication skills, social skills, and transition.
  7. Collect, maintain, and analyze data relating to students’ acquisition of functional, community-referenced skills.
  8. Cooperate in planning curriculum and instructional programs with other instructional and support personnel to encourage integrated team services for the students.
  9. Establish methods to utilize functional behavior assessment to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans within the classroom in accordance with district policies and center program procedures.
  10. Keep daily anecdotal records of students.
  11. Direct Instructional Support Specialists assigned to the program/classroom.
  12. Develop timely and compliant IEP’s for eligible students.
  13. Document and share student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions for all students on caseload.
  14. Maintain an electronic log to document students’ goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP-related services.
  15. Assess, teach, and modify instruction and curricula for students related to all of the following:
    1. Conduct informal and formal transition assessments and/or monitor the administration of transition assessments administered by staff to identify strengths, needs, preferences, and interests.
    2. Provide transition planning, instruction and coordination of transition activities for special education students.
    3. Develop individualized goals for students related to social relationships, cultural competence, self-determination, and transitions to postsecondary training, career/employment, community participation and community adult living.
    4. Collaborate with community businesses to establish vocational learning expectations and outcomes for work experiences and shadowing opportunities.
    5. Supervise, evaluate and coach students’ skills at vocational training sites.
  16. Perform all other duties as appropriate and determined by Principal/Administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited university.
  2. Special Education Certification with SLD, EI or CI Endorsement preferred.
  3. Experience in working with special needs students.
  4. Experience in delivering instruction in subject area content.
  5. Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum.
  6. Ability to communicate informational ideas in spoken and written language for clear understanding.
  7. Ability to provide Highly Qualified (HQ) status.
  8. Experience working in Center Programs, preferred.
  9. Willingness to participate in all phases of the instructional program.
  10. Ability to work constructively with parents, students, and staff.
  11. Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

 

Salary: Per KIEA Master Agreement/ Commensurate with education and experience (BA Step 1-5 = $51,106-$61,927/year; BA+18 Step 1-5 = $54,644-$64,531/year; MA Step 1-5 = $57,766-68,695/year; MA+15 Step 1-5 = $60,370-$71,821/year; MA+MA,MA+30 Step 1-5 = $62,972-$74,423/year).

 

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. 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 School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

 

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources