Genesee Intermediate School District Hiring for Project SEARCH Teacher at Flint, MI Full Time

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the administrator and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Project SEARCH Teacher will help to develop the Project SEARCH program and provide classroom instruction for students enrolled. This includes providing job and work-related skills training to individuals with disabilities as needed. This position will also work with local business and industry to meet their employment needs. Responsible for the coordination or activities of the assigned para educator and support staff providing services for students in the assigned area.

Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):

1. Recruits appropriate student with disabilities for Project SEARCH program.

2. Attend IEP meetings for possible student recruits and for transition students.

3. Connect through referral and eligibility processes students to appropriate community services such as Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Genesee Health Systems.

4. Identify internship sites with the host site so that students can participate in a variety of work experiences in order to build marketable, competitive skills and lead to employment.

5. Develop sites that will increase job specific skills, work quality and productivity.

6. Plan with students, families, and agency personnel to determine career interests, specific job preferences, skills and abilities to develop an individualized approach to placement.

7. Identify and create solutions for behavioral concerns that interfere with gaining and maintaining employment.

8. Provide universal design in the accommodations and adaptations needed at work sites.

9. Develop work portfolios for each student to include credentialing of skills attained, letter of recommendations from internship sites, etc.

10. Works with students and families in the development, revision and assessment of each student’s transition plan.

11. Participates in staff meetings, in-service activities, staff development/special programs, school improvement teams, and planning committees as appropriate to the assignment.

12. Provide high quality research-based instruction within the classroom and work settings to assist students in developing the skills, knowledge and work habits required for employment and future learning that may include communication, problem solving, teamwork, workplace readiness, budgeting and self-advocacy.

13. Assess student progress frequently, communicate that progress regularly to the student and parents, make instructional adjustments and provide interventions for students who are not making progress.

14. Maintain records of students’ achievement and attendance.

15. Collects data on student outcomes including jobs gained, wages, hours worked per week, benefits taken, etc.

16. Represents the district on various community agencies and professional organizations as appropriate to the assigned area.

17. Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,927.00 – $85,717.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person