Deadline: May 15, 2023
District/Organization: Fruitport Community Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Position Details

FRUITPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EMPLOY

LOCATION: Edgewood Elementary School

POSITION: Elementary Special Education Teacher for students with Autism

START DATE: 2023 – 24 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Michigan teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV) preferred.
• Special Education endorsements in Learning Disabilities (SM), Cognitive Impairments (SA) or Emotional Impairments (SE) are all acceptable.
• Recent teaching experience at or near level and subject being applied for is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must follow district and state curricula and assessment requirements.
• Knowledge of current curriculum trends in elementary and special education and ability to write and develop new curricular directions in the subject area.
• Ability to work effectively with grade level/department/interdisciplinary teams, etc.
• Knowledge and ability to use progress monitoring data to inform instructional practices.
• Knowledge of and commitment to regularly use technology as an instructional tool to enhance teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement on a regular basis cooperative learning strategies and flexible grouping strategies.
• Develop functional behavior assessments and implement positive behavior support plans.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS).
• Demonstrate ability to develop an interdisciplinary approach to delivering instructional outcomes.
• Input/active participation in building and district committee structure to develop new curricular guidelines for all areas.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork, i.e., IEP’s, transition plans, Medicaid billings, behavior intervention plans, etc.
• Follow and implement all Board of Education policies, administrative guidelines and building regulations.
• Willing to perform other duties as necessary and/or directed by the principal and/or special education administrator.

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position may do so by sending a letter of interest to Special Education Supervisor, Laura Gavin, 3255 E. Pontaluna Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415.

External candidates may apply electronically by clicking the Employment link under the Departments tab on our district website www.fruitportschools.net

DATE OF POSTING: May 1, 2023

DATE POSTING ENDS: Until Filled

Fruitport Community Schools | 3255 East Pontaluna Rd. | Fruitport, MI 49415 | 231-865-4001

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, religion, military status ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

E-mail: jferels@fruitportschools.net