Secondary Special Education Cognitive Impairment Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Qualifications:
1. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a preferred endorsement in Cognitive Impairment (SA), will consider other special education endorsements. Must meet Highly Qualified standard under the ESSA OR be recommended for a certificate or endorsement constituting full approval in the area of CI or other special education endorsement
2. Successful experience as a teacher in special education with students who have cognitive impairments including students who require higher levels of adult support, preferred.
3. Demonstrate physical stamina necessary for assisting with lifting and moving students up to 26 years of age; repetitive stooping, squatting, bending, lifting (up to 40 lbs), walking, kneeling and reaching while maintaining personal balance and stability; implementing behavior intervention plans and performing the essential job duties.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
Essential Duties:
Knowledge of techniques of modification and accommodations as they related to the general education curriculum as well as the Essential Elements/alternative state standards.
Demonstrates a full understanding of Cognitive Impairments and how specially designed instruction should be delivered.
Understanding and experience teaching the use of AAC devices in coordination with an SLP.
Assesses students' achievement and develops instructional strategies to meet individual educational needs of students in the assigned area of responsibility.
Participates in multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings and prepares reports and multi-disciplinary plans for assigned students, in collaboration with a team including parents.
Participates in the implementation of health care procedures in accordance with administrative operating procedures.
Coordinates and implements behavior intervention plans in accordance with district policy and state/federal rules and regulations.
Maintains cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, other school district personnel and community services agencies.
Collaborates with general education staff to foster inclusion opportunities of students with IEPs.
Maintains effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff and other school personnel.
Maintains documentation regarding student progress and communicates regularly with students and parents.
Prepares and implements daily lesson plans consistent with each student's IEP.
Knowledge and experience for teaching pre-academic and academic subjects, as well as functional independence skills.
Participates in staff meetings, in-service activities, staff development/special programs, school improvement teams and planning committees as appropriate to the assignment.
Compensation:
Long-term substitute teacher rate of $200/day.
Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.clarkston.k12.mi.us or send a resume with a cover letter and supporting credentials to:
Clarkston Community Schools' Central Office
Attn: Amy Walsh, Human Resources
Special Education EI Long-Term Substitute Teacher
6389 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
Selection Procedure:
Selected candidates will be contacted by phone to schedule an interview.
Once approved by Clarkston Community Schools, the successful candidate must apply on line at www.EDUStaff.org.
