TEACHER'S AIDE at LUTHERAN SPECIAL EDUCATION MINISTRIES – Three Rivers, Michigan

Title: Full Time Resource Room Teacher

Location:

Start Date:

Salary: Determined by years of teaching experience and educational degrees earned

Qualifications:

Teaching certificate with certification/endorsement in special education

Bachelors degree

Demonstrates a Christ-centered lifestyle. LCMS preferred

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Programs & Services Directors find appropriate

Reports to: Programs & Services Directors

Position Description: The Lutheran Special Education Ministries teacher provides individualized instruction for students along with consultation and support for teachers and parents within the partnership school.

Performance Responsibilities:

Performs all duties in accordance with the policies and goals of LSEM

Demonstrates a positive, Christian attitude with students, parents and colleagues

Structures learning experiences to lead students into a growing relationship with Christ

Reviews and interprets educational data

Offers recommendations regarding the adaptation of curriculum and instruction

Conducts formal and informal classroom observations and evaluations

Confers with parents and educational personnel regarding individual students

Develops educational plans and other LSEM documentation

Develops written lesson plans designed to meet individual goals and objectives

Provides instruction and supervision for students

Identifies and shares appropriate community resources available to parents and educators

Participates in activities at the partner school as appropriate

Displays the ability to be an independent worker

Communicates effectively with Programs & Services Directors

Promptly submits required documentation to LSEM

Demonstrates proficiency in technology use as it relates to completing tasks required of an LSEM teacher

Develops and strives to achieve annual personal goals

Attends LSEM meetings and conferences

Pursues opportunities for professional growth and development

Assumes other duties as assigned by the Programs & Services Directors

Terms of Employment:

Ten-month call or contract. Salary is based on years of experience and educational degree. LSEM is an at will employer.

Evaluation:

Job performance will be evaluated regularly as stipulated in the LSEM Teacher Handbook.