Sodus Township School District #5

Position: Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Reports to: River School Principal

Sodus Township School District #5 is looking for a dynamic teacher. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Valid Michigan teaching certificate with approval to teach students with cognitive impairments, emotional impairments, learning disabilities or autism
Meet the highly qualified standards set forth by the State of Michigan

General Responsibilities:

Utilize a variety of research-based intervention strategies, continually assessing student response to intervention and make modifications as needed to ensure all students are successful
Act as a case coordinator by preparing for, participating in, and ensuring IEP implementation according to the school process
Ability to align student goals and objectives with district and state standards
Competent using a variety of technology applications related to both classroom management and the instructional process
Manage and instruct students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures
Comply with Medicaid billing procedures when necessary
Manage a safe, comfortable learning environment
Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs
Maintain accurate and timely records, including collecting and recording data relative to student performance on individual goals and objectives
Conduct required formal and informal evaluations to measure students' progress

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, gender, height, weight, marital status, or handicap. The Sodus Township School District #5 Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin) or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender) may be directed to the Principal, 269-925-6757; compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Principal, 269-925-6757; at 4439 River Road, Sodus, Michigan, 49126