SPED Teacher

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for a SPED Resource Teacher to work in a school setting in Birmingham, MI.

• The job of the Resource Teacher in Elementary School is done for the purpose / s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing students 'with special needs success in academics, interpersonal skills and / or activities of daily living;
• supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines;
• collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and / or classroom issues;

and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Contract Length : end of November through end of February / beginning of March (12 weeks)

Pay Rate : up to $55 / hr

Job Duties :

• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and / or developing individual learning plans
• Administers, under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.

for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned.

Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements;

developing methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and / or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.

for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.

• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engage learners for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Differentiates classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning programs.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, paraprofessional, volunteers and / or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and / or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Orders supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability as needed.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEPs, staff, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Participates on PLC team for the purpose of reviewing data and instructional practices.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.

for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.

• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and / or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and / or direction.
• Serves as case manager for special education students for the purpose of managing IEPs in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and / or individual student plans.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include - applying assessment instruments;

operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and / or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and / or facilitate group discussions;
• and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include - appropriate codes, policies, regulations and / or laws;

age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; behavioral management strategies; methods of instruction and training.

• ABILITY is required to schedule several activities, meetings, and / or events; gather, collate, and / or classify data;
• and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances;
• work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and / or groups;

work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.

Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : establishing and maintaining constructive relationships;

adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and / or illness.

Certificates and Licenses

• Special Education Teaching Certificate (Required)
10 days ago