We are looking for candidates interested in collaborating with a team of positive, dedicated, and high-performing educators to inspire students and challenge them to achieve more than they thought possible!
AIA teachers are responsible for implementing curriculum, maintaining a positive classroom culture, using assessments to drive instructional practice, using district resources in an efficient and responsible manner, contributing to the educational and social development of all students, and participating in the professional development of the learning community.
Job Description
The classroom teacher ensures that the events of the school day and the staff interaction with the students are geared to promote the physical, social, behavioral, academic, and emotional development of AIA students. The teacher shall develop assessment-based IEP goals/objectives and education routines that provide a functional age appropriate curriculum for the students. The teacher shall prepare lesson plans based upon the student’s IEP goals and objectives and shall provide both educational instruction to students and guidance/direction to Educational Specialists on the provision of educational instruction to students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Prepares assessments and present levels of performance for IEP meetings and participates in development of appropriate IEP goals for youth.
- Develops and implements educational activities and programs in accordance with IEP goals.
- Ensures that educational programs are functional and age appropriate to promote achievement of each student’s IEP goals.
- Trains and supervises classroom Lead Teacher Aide and Paraprofessionals
- Evaluates Lead Teacher Aide and Paraprofessionals in accordance with essential functions defined in their job descriptions.
- Plans daily and weekly schedules for each youth.
- Completes required MDE documentation accurately and promptly, such as alternate assessments and progress reports.
- Maintain current classroom information book, student program books, lesson plans, student’s files, and emergency packets and posts class scheduled.
- Ensures Paraprofessionals complete data entry on appropriate forms for program goals, behavioral health, and nursing in a timely manner (IEP goals, ABC sheets, interval records, frequency counts, etc.).
- Collects and analyzes IEP goal data of youth and evaluates need to change Youth’s IEP goals.
- Follows proper channels of communication defined in the education department’s organization chart and that of AIA.
- Collaborates with team members in interdisciplinary team meetings, interdepartmental meetings, and special staffing for students.
- Determines and uses appropriate materials, devices, and equipment necessary for educational activities and programs.
- Uses classroom management skills that foster a positive and professional environment.
- Maintains regular communication with parents or guardians regarding youth’s educational progress, program, and activities.
- Assumes responsibilities for assuring compliance of student rights and program delivery as defined in the Michigan Department of Mental Health Code and the Confidentiality Act, as well as the Child Care Act of the Michigan Department of Children and Family Services.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meets the criteria for the Rules for Non-Public Facilities Education Handicapped Students under the The School Code of Michigan.
- Meets the standard criteria of the Michigan Department of Children and Family Services Test of Adopted Rules.
- Models appropriate behavior to the students (manner of speech, appropriate dress, etc.)
- Treats youth with dignity and respect.
- Recognizes behavioral signs of illness, pain, injury, discomfort, or any deviation from normal behavior and promptly reports these deviations to the appropriate person.
- Assumes responsibility for completing support task (i.e., general housekeeping) as assigned.
- Communicates with staff, students, and others in a courteous, professional manner.
- Assumes responsibilities as a mandated reporter, concerning incidents of purported abuse/neglect of students as outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures.
- Assumes responsibility for documentation of internal reporting.
- Attends required training.
- Attends meetings pertaining to students, as requested.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a valid Michigan Learning Behavior Specialist-1 teaching certificate
- Maintain a valid driver’s license
- Successful background clearance, physical, and drug/alcohol screening and the ability to meet all licensing standards of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Child and Family Services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience as a special education classroom teacher
- Previous supervisory experience
- Good interpersonal skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duties and areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following:
Professional Development
- Actively contributes to a professional community that focuses on instruction and high student achievement
- Implements recommendations and best practices acquired through professional development, continuing education, observation, coaching, and evaluation
- Utilizes effective instructional practices responding to the needs of each student in the learning community
Curriculum/Learning Model
- Utilizes data to implement learning model and modify instructional practices and daily lesson plans as needed
- Coordinates curriculum within the team and school
- Integrates all aspects of the learning model into classroom procedures, instruction
School Culture
- Ensures a safe, supportive, and productive environment for students
- Sets and maintains high academic expectations for students
- Implements effective student discipline, conflict resolution, and helpful student support services
- Promotes teamwork within the learning community
Community/Parental Outreach
- Actively engages parents in the learning process and school functions
- Communicates on a regular basis with families through newsletters, announcements, and updates
- Resolves parent issues respectfully and effectively
Compliance
- Drafts, updates, and submits lesson plans and data analysis action plans on a consistent basis
- Takes accurate attendance in a timely manner
Building Management
- Implements classroom procedures that promote a safe, clean, orderly, and productive classroom environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
