POSITION: Elementary Resource Room Teacher
Comstock Elementary School
SALARY: Dependent on years of teaching experience and certification
Salary scale starting at $43,044
WILL HONOR 100% OF PRIOR FULL-TIME TEACHING YEARS
Eligible school for Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Merit Pay, Sick Day Buyback Program, and Tuition Reimbursement per CEA Contract
AVAILABLE: Immediately
CERTIFICATION: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
Special Education Certification in at least one area of disability (CI, EI, LD, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills/experience teaching students with disabilities to progress in the general education curriculum
Skills/experience in setting up effective classroom management systems
Experience with and knowledge of the exceptional learner
Knowledge of and experience teaching to Common Core State Standards – Levels of Complexity
Understanding of assessment methods including: progress monitoring, curriculum based measurement, and formative assessment.
Ability to demonstrate Highly Qualified (HQ) status for elementary education – for students assessed against alternative achievement standards (MI-ACCESS or comparable)
Knowledgeable in teaching students communication skills and using assistive technology to support student language development
Experience working with students with Cognitive Impairments preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide instruction in the core curriculum, transition/life skills, and social skills per the IEP
Support the independence of students with physical and health needs
Work cooperatively with general education and other special education staff
Collect data on student achievement and develop instructional programming
Complete, document, and facilitate IEPs consistent with district, state, and federal laws and guidelines
Willing to be trained in Leader in Me building-wide initiative
Work with Leader in Me school administrators, leadership teams, and staff to ensure “Lighthouse” quality results
Champion and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
Perform Essential Job Functions as listed for this position
Other duties as assigned
If interested, complete an Applitrack application at http://www.applitrack.com/kalamazoo/onlineapp
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Comstock Public Schools that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to district employment, programs, events, or activities. The following individuals at Comstock Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy - Andy Birt and Jill Ansel. Contact information: 6138 King Highway | Kalamazoo, MI 49048 | 269-250-8911 | www.ComstockPS.org/hr
