QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Valid Michigan teaching certificate
Endorsement in at least one area of Special Education
SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Help maintain a culture of caring, follow/support the Full Value Agreement, and provide a safe, learning environment.
Develop compliant Individualized Education Plans (IEP) that promote measurable student growth
Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track individual student progress
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
Assess students’ skills to determine their individual needs to develop IEPs and lessons
Plan, organize, and assign activities that support growth towards student’s IEP
Deliver instruction based upon differentiated curricular needs
Develop and analyze effectiveness of positive behavior intervention and support plans representative of the student’s communication, social skill, and sensory needs
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one settings
Use formative assessment to adjust and modify instruction
Analyze progress reports to determine instructional effectiveness
Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work within the classroom to support students with disabilities
Effectively communicate student progress, in oral and written formats, with school, parent and agency partners
Provide opportunity to enhance partnerships with school and agency personnel
Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required of position
Predictable, reliable, and punctual attendance
Other responsibilities as assigned at the direction of the Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
School year as defined in the written agreement between the Petoskey Board of Education and the Petoskey Education Association.
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy of the Board of Education and the Master Agreement between the Petoskey Board of Education and the Petoskey Education Association.
The District will not discriminate against any person based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other legally protected class.
The Board reaffirms its long-standing policy of compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination.