The WISD's Mission is to educate, serve, and advocate with students, families, schools and the community. We disrupt racial inequities, build just educational systems, and expand access for all learners. We value human potential while striving to support current and future generations of Washtenaw County to enrich as many lives as we possibly can.
The WISD’s Vision is to be a leader in empowering, facilitating, and delivering high-quality, boundary-spanning, educational system that educates all children through an equitable, inclusive, and holistic approach.
SUMMARY:
The Flex Teacher will provide educational and personal/social service for students with special needs which can include but is not limited to cognitive impairments, multiple impairments, emotional impairments and/or autism spectrum disorder. This position is responsible for following and expanding the planned educational program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences. This position provides instruction, encourages students, and manages the learning environment in a positive manner. This employee must be available for daily assignments; specific buildings/locations will be provided daily at or after 6:00 AM on scheduled days.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
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Demonstrates the ability to examine how his/her/their position (directly or indirectly) impacts educational inequities in student achievement outcomes.
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Engages in reflection and ongoing learning and development on critical concepts and terms identified in the Washtenaw ISD Educational Equity Policy including concepts such as cultural proficiency, racial equity, and systemic and structural inequities.
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Supports WISD vision and mission to enhance achievement for all students.
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Reports to the (identified) office upon arrival; checks out at end of the workday.
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Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times specified.
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Maintains an instructional environment which will be supportive of positive behavior and academic achievement for all students.
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Instructs individuals and groups in academic and behavioral skill areas as prescribed by the IEP which is communicated through the lesson plans.
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Maintains physical environment of the classroom.
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Utilizes instructional technology.
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Works cooperatively and collaboratively with teacher assistants assigned to classroom.
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Adheres to District health and safety rules, policies, and procedures.
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Exhibits emotional stability, exercises good judgment, and makes decisions in accordance with board policies and administrative guidelines, with minimum supervision.
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Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records of the day.
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Plans, supervises and provides guidance for students, teacher assistants, and volunteers.
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Uses personal judgment and discretion in supervising the class.
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Assists students with any help they may need with their work.
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Ensures the classroom is organized after the day has commenced.
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Documents any discrepancies that may have occurred throughout the day.
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Follows lesson plans.
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Assists in other classrooms during prep time and/or breaks.
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Assists administrators in implementing the policies and procedures of the school to maintain a safe learning environment for students.
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Creates and maintains respect and fairness to all students and staff.
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Adapts with various learning techniques of students.
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Maintains student confidentiality.
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Disciplines students when necessary, following District policies.
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Represents the District in a professional manner by performing all job functions at a satisfactory or above level.
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Maintains regular predictable attendance.
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PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES ASSIGNED.
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:
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Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in education.
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Experience with computer instruction and technology.
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Experience utilizing skills/strategies in educating students with special needs.
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Experience in the implementation of behavior intervention strategies.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
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Must meet Michigan Department of Education teacher certification.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
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Demonstrates ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques.
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Demonstrates ability to read, analyze and interpret information including periodicals and professional journals.
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Demonstrates ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, parents, students, and the general public.
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Demonstrates ability to follow lesson plans, IEP’s and other related correspondence.
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Demonstrates ability to direct the activities of others to execute student IEP goals.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
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Demonstrates ability to integrate technology into the everyday workflow as necessary.
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Demonstrates ability to utilize District technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the District.
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Demonstrates ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction.
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Demonstrates ability to use a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communication mechanisms.
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Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software) is required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
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Demonstrates ability to apply the concepts of basic math consistent with the duties of this position.
REASONING ABILITY:
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Demonstrates a high proficiency in areas of reasoning, problem-solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.
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Demonstrates ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
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Demonstrates ability to expand upon existing lesson plans for students if needed.
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Demonstrates ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
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Demonstrates ability to interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way.
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Skills and desire to work in a collaborative team with others.
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Demonstrates ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
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Demonstrates ability to take initiative; work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit effective communication skills.
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Demonstrates ability to work creatively and skillfully with students.
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Demonstrates ability to take initiative and apply understanding in working with students, staff and parents/guardians.
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 accommodation 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 50 pounds such as books and teaching material or when assisting in student interventions. 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 accommodation 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 and well-being 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.
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 WISD 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 WISD is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
TERMS:
This position is subject to terms, conditions, and calendar of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and Unit II AFT Local 3760. Starting salary ranging (dependent upon experience) from $53,316 - $107,494.
Washtenaw Intermediate School District is a drug-free workplace.
It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any legally protected characteristic, in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, executive order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent state and Federal regulations
