Elementary Resource Room Teacher

POSITION: Elementary Resource Room Teacher 

Comstock Elementary School

SALARY: Dependent on years of teaching experience and certification

Salary scale starting at $43,044

WILL HONOR 100% OF PRIOR FULL-TIME TEACHING YEARS

• Eligible school for Teacher Loan Forgiveness

• Merit Pay, Sick Day Buyback Program, and Tuition Reimbursement per CEA Contract

AVAILABLE: Immediately

CERTIFICATION: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Special Education Certification in at least one area of disability (CI, EI, LD, etc.)  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 Qualified (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 preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

• Champion and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Perform Essential Job Functions as listed for this position

• Other duties as assigned

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE 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 or access to district employment, programs, events, or activities. The following individuals at Comstock Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy - Jill Ansel. Contact information: 6138 King Highway |  Kalamazoo, MI 49048  |  269-250-8911  |  www.ComstockPS.org/hr