Apply directly to Glen Lake Community Schools - Attn: Ryan Schrock, Elementary Principal

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher
DEPARTMENT: GLFT - Teacher Union Position
REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the day-to-day planning, delivery and record keeping of instruction to students with
special needs. Oversee the education for the whole child including academic, social, emotional and
behavior growth and development. Coordinate ancillary services, schedule, write, and conduct annual
Individualized Educational Programs, and oversee all aspects of the child with our team of educators.
Responsible for implementing best practices of multi-tiered systems of support in order to increase
student achievement and achieve the goals set out in the district’s strategic plan.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
? Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
? Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate or alternative vocational certification per State of
Michigan.
? Highly qualified (K-5) Elementary subject areas.
? Required - Learning Disabilities (SM) endorsement
? Required - endorsement in Early Childhood PK-General (ZA) and/or Special Education (ZS) or
proof of enrollment in an approved program to obtain this endorsement
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
The following statement of duties and responsibilities is intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this
position. Actual duties, responsibilities, and frequency may vary based on assignment.
? Teach the district approved curriculum and use district approved resources.
? Plan, prepare and deliver instructional lessons, with clear objectives, that facilitate active
learning experiences in line with the district’s academic goals.
? Provide specialized instruction in the areas of need for each student as determined by
the IEP.
? Prepares and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to
the maturity and interest of the students.
? Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students'
varying needs, including appropriate referrals and strategies for individual education
plans.
? Use relevant technology to support instruction.
? Observe, encourage, monitor and evaluate student's performance and development.
? Provide summative data each quarter for reporting student progress.