Comstock Public Schools – Kalamazoo, Michigan: Elementary Functional Teacher

POSITION: Elementary Functional Special Education Teacher: Comstock Elementary SchoolSALARY: Dependent on years of teaching experience, certi?cation, and HQ status.?

Eligible school for Teacher Loan Forgiveness?

Merit pay?

Sick Day Buy Back Program?

Tuition reimbursement per CEA contractAVAILABLE: ImmediatelyCERTIFICATION: Special Education Certi?cation in at least one area of disability?(CI, EI, LD, etc.) ?

CI PreferredQUALIFICATIONS:?

Skills/experience teaching students with disabilities to progress in the general education?curriculum?

Skills/experience in setting up effective classroom management systems?

Experience with and knowledge of the exceptional learner?

Knowledge of and experience teaching to Common Core State Standards ?

Levels of Complexity?

Understanding of assessment methods including: progress monitoring, curriculum based?measurement, and formative assessment.?

Ability to demonstrate Highly Quali?ed (HQ) status for elementary education ?

for students?assessed against alternative achievement standards (MI-ACCESS or comparable)?

Knowledgeable in teaching students communication skills and using assistive technology to?support student language development?

Experience working with students with Cognitive Impairments preferredRESPONSIBILITIES:?

Provide instruction in the core curriculum, transition/life skills, and social skills per the?IEP?

Support the independence of students with physical and health needs?

Work cooperatively with general education and other special education staff?

Collect data on student achievement and develop instructional programming?

Complete, document, and facilitate IEPs consistent with district, state, and federal laws and?guidelines?

Willing to be trained in Leader in Me building-wide initiative?

Work with Leader in Me school administrators, leadership teams, and staff to ensure ?Lighthouse??quality results?

Participate in building and district committees?

Champion and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Perform Essential Job Functions as listed for this position?

Other duties as assignedCOMSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLSWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERNOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Comstock Public Schools that the district does?not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy,?gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally??prohibited basis in admission oraccess to district employment, programs, events, or activities.