Secondary Special Education Teacher

Alpena Public Schools is accepting applications for Special Education Teachers for Alpena High School. 

We are offering a $5,000-$7,000 recruitment / retention incentive for the position.

A completed application will include a current resume, copies of administrative certificates, transcripts, and not more than 3 letters of recommendation.  Only applications properly submitted online through the Applicant Tracking system will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in education from an accredited college/university and a valid Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement is required; knowledge and skill in commonly-used approaches to educating emotionally impaired students and knowledge of the requirements of state and federal mandates which directly affect the program and teaching situation also required.  

See attached job description for additional information.

What You Will Love About Us:
As a member of the Alpena Public Schools team, imagine waking up where you vacation; no more sitting on the highway on Friday night and Sunday evening.  You can be employed in a modern community that is also traffic-free.  Purchase a home for a fraction of the cost that you would pay in metropolitan areas.  Enjoy dozens of pristine beaches, trails, rivers and forests without fighting the masses for access.  Dive shipwrecks, explore one of the most fossil-rich spots on earth, and still be close enough to enjoy a night on the town.  Our wonderful, walkable downtown features restaurants, art galleries, shops and pubs, including multiple micro-breweries and a winery.  Alpena offers so many opportunities as the recreational, cultural, economic, and historical hub of Northeast Michigan.  We serve a population of approximately 3,800 students, across 9 different school buildings, in one of the largest geographic districts in the State of Michigan.  Alpena Public Schools covers more than 600 square miles, encompassing all of Alpena County and a portion of Presque Isle County. 

BENEFITS:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (Holidays/Sick/Personal/Bereavement)
Spring Break, Summer/Winter Vacation
Retirement/Pension Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Forgiveness
AT&T School Employee Discount

Alpena Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Position Title: Teacher, Special Education
Department: Special Education
Reports To: Building Principal and Executive Director of Special Populations

SUMMARY: Serves as the special education teacher/case manager for students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities individually or in groups according to their Individual Education Programs (IEPs). Settings may include: resource room, push-in services, co-taught or self-contained.
? Plans and implements lesson plans aligned to the goals and objectives reflected on the IEP following district curriculum and intervention resources.
? Communicates effectively and collaboratively with students, parents, other school personnel, and partners from outside agencies.
? Implementation of classroom behavior management system that may include daily documentation of student’s behavior.
? Works collaboratively with School Psychologists, School Social Workers, and other pertinent team members in order to promote student success and growth.
? Builds and maintains communication systems with parents and relevant IEP team members as appropriate to the student's individual needs.
? Development and implementation of the IEP in accordance with Special Education rules, regulations and timelines.
? Completes case manager responsibilities for students assigned.
? Demonstrates effective interpersonal and teamwork skills that lend to problem-solving in a professional and constructive manner.
? Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP progress reports, classroom observations, and other progress monitoring or documentation as required by the position.
? Maintains documentation for School Service Program Medicaid for eligible students.
? Actively participates in regular staff and professional development activities.
? Reviews email communication regularly and responds as needed.
? Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
? Follows all Board Policies
? Performs other duties assigned by the Principal and/or K-12 Curriculum Directors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The special education teacher supervises the classroom environment which includes students, instructional assistants and volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in education from an accredited college/university is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Approval by the Michigan State Department of Education for Special Education certification or ability to obtain interim certification. Must be able to demonstrate Highly Qualified status.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Skills in computer use are essential. Effective utilization of technology in instruction, planning, data-based decision making and monitoring of student achievement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk (on level and unlevel ground), sit, climb stairs and talk or hear for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee must be sufficiently mobile to effectively supervise and assist with students. The employee must be able to escort students and, after proper training, restrain students in an emergency situation. The employee is required to be computer literate and to have the energy to deal with multiple demands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school, where noise level may vary. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

 The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescription controlled substance use and/or abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.