Company Overview
Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) is a dedicated national provider of special education resources tailored for Christian schools. We collaborate with schools across the country to offer resource room teachers, instructional materials, and comprehensive support for students in grades K-12. Our organization is rooted in the values of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and is committed to fostering inclusive, faith-based educational environments.
Position Summary – LSEM Resource Room Teacher
Location: Trinity Lutheran School, Monroe, MI
Time: Full-Time
Salary: Determined by years of teaching experience and educational degrees earned
Qualifications:
- Teaching certificate required. Certification/endorsement in special education preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrates a Christ-centered lifestyle.
- Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Programs & Services Directors find appropriate.
Reports to: Programs & Services Directors
Position Description: The Lutheran Special Education Ministries teacher provides individualized instruction for students along with consultation and support for teachers and parents within the partnership school.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Performs all duties in accordance with the policies and goals of LSEM
- Demonstrates a positive, Christian attitude with students, parents and colleagues
- Structures learning experiences to lead students into a growing relationship with Christ
- Reviews and interprets educational data
- Offers recommendations regarding the adaptation of curriculum and instruction
- Conducts formal and informal classroom observations and evaluations
- Confers with parents and educational personnel regarding individual students
- Develops educational plans and other LSEM documentation
- Develops written lesson plans designed to meet individual goals and objectives
- Provides instruction and supervision for students
- Demonstrates proficiency with use of educational and instructional technology
- Identifies and shares appropriate community resources available to parents and educators
- Participates in activities at the partner school as appropriate
- Displays the ability to be an independent worker
- Communicates effectively with Programs & Services Directors
- Promptly submits required documentation to LSEM
- Develops and strives to achieve annual personal goals
- Attends LSEM meetings and conferences
- Pursues opportunities for professional growth and development
- Demonstrates proficiency in technology use as it relates to completing tasks required of an LSEM teacher
- Assumes other duties as assigned by the Programs & Services Directors
Terms of Employment:
Ten-month contract. Salary is based on years of experience and educational degree. LSEM is an at-will employer.
Evaluation:
Job performance will be evaluated regularly as stipulated in the LSEM Teacher Handbook.
Pay: $44,626.00 - $69,378.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
