Special Education Teacher, Early Childhood, Full-Time

RCM Health Care is looking for Early Childhood Special Education Teachers for PreK population, coteaching model, for preschool school in and around the Troy, MI area. Full time with benefits. Special Education teachers MUST have Early Childhood certification. Position to start immediately for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher- Preschool (students 3-5 years of age)

Special Education Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: The individual selected for this assignment will be the one who offers the best combination of qualities in accordance with the following standards and requirements:

• Holds valid Michigan Teaching Degree
• Holds Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement (ZA) and a Special Education Degree
• Experience working with preschoolers with disabilities and their families.
• Ability to implement IEP’s
• Work under the supervision of the Executive Director for Student Services
• Experience in adapting equipment for persons with disabilities
• Demonstrate excellent organization and interpersonal skills
• Sensitivity in working with individuals with various physical, psychological, cognitive, and sensory abilities.
• Ability to work with students, families, professionals, and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and the public.

Special Education Teacher Knowledge of:

• Assessment instruments and their application
• Relevant education codes, state and district policies
• Relevant education codes, state and district policies
• Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special needs
• Knowledge of computers and various access methods and platforms.

Special Education Teacher ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates students in the areas of cognition, receptive and expressive language, fine and gross motor, and self-help skills utilizing criterion referenced tests, norm referenced tests and developmental tests appropriate to students’ functioning level.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team assessments of a child, the child’s family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for the individualized education plan (IEP).
• Instructs students for the purpose of developing abilities in identified areas of need and when developed for this age group.
• Instructs students and staff for the purpose of implementing educational goals.
• Facilitates inclusion opportunities with community preschool programs.
• Demonstrates and models appropriate developmental skills through play or interaction with the child
• Prepares a preplanned schedule of individualized/small group age-appropriate activities for classroom
• Plans and conducts a system of continuous evaluation of each student’s progress.
• Consults with educational support staff for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Coordinates provision of services for the purpose of maximizing opportunities for learning.
• Participates in public awareness and outreach activities.
• Attends meetings and conferences for the purpose of staying abreast of the field and representing the school district.
• Demonstrate Developmentally appropriate Classroom Management techniques and strategies.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress reports, contacts with parents and support personnel and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations, and/or conveying information.
• Maintains records and reports as required and for complying with administrative policies, state and federal laws, and regulations.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Maintains knowledge of current educational materials/software for the purpose of making recommendations for the purchase of instructional materials to meet educational needs.
• Maintains basic attendance accounting and records and required student information system.
• Encourages parents and instruct them in appropriate methods to assist their child.
• Perform related work as required.

Special Education Teacher Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and kneel on hard surfaces and is occasionally required to walk or stand.
• The employee may bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee frequently will reach above the head and forward.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds such as students or students in wheelchairs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Special Education Teacher Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and others.
• The employee has responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.

Special Education Teacher Schedule

• 2024-2025 School Year – Will follow Academic Calendar

Special Education Teacher Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• 401K Flex Spending
• Referral Bonus Program
• Weekly Direct Deposit

Special Education Teacher Compensation

• $45-$48/hr, direct and indirect time paid

About Us

RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.

We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.

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