Monroe County ISD Hiring for TEACHER CONSULTANT at Monroe, MI Full Time

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Consultant

Date Posted:
8/22/2022

Location:
North Region – Airport Community Schools

Date Available:
2022-2023 School Year

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Monroe County Intermediate School District – website

Description:
REPORTS TO: Director, SouthwestRegion/Supervisor, Southwest Region

AVAILABLE: Full-time school year position available August 29, 2022; work schedule based on school year;

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary to be determined by qualifications and experience and as specified in the MCIEA Master Agreement salary schedule. Benefits as specified in the MCIEA Master Agreement

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Job Summary:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Coach teams about evidence-based practices and strategies appropriate to support students with disabilities.

Conduct information and training sessions for teachers, parents, community members, general education aides and special education aides, as appropriate.

Coordinates and facilitates regular team meetings to coach teams through data collection, data analysis and student support plan development using a problem solving process.

Conduct sensitivity and awareness sessions for general education teachers and students as appropriate.

Serve as the case manager for students who are in fully inclusive settings.

Provide ongoing support to general education teachers (including curriculum adaptations, behavior management, meeting IEP objectives, etc.)

Maintain regular communication and consultation with general and special educators, paraprofessionals, support staff and parents about student progress.

Serve as a member of intervention teams providing educational and therapeutic services for special education students.

Coordinate IEPT meetings.

Provide instructional and behavioral support to students in parochial classrooms.

Aggregate and interpret testing data for students with disabilities.

Provide in-service training through orientation programs, production and demonstration workshops, integrating curriculum and technology into same.

Implement multi-tiered systems of support, Universal Design for Learning and co-teaching models.

Provide supplemental k-12 student programs required for grant purposes and/or student intervention.

May apply Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques with students .

Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Maintain regular, predictable in-person attendance.

Adhere to MCISD Guidelines and Policies.

Reliable transportation

Follow work rules.

Assume other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor/Regional Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Master’s degree in Special Education, required

CERTIFICATION:
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with CI, LD, EI or AI endorsement, required

Ability to meet state requirements for approval as a teacher consultant for Approval in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitively Impaired, Learning Disabled or Emotionally Impaired by the Education Division of Special Education, required.

EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years satisfactory classroom teaching experience in a program for students with cognitive, autistic or emotional impairment,required.

SKILLS/OTHER:
Ability to apply current research and theory to instruction.

Ability to assist staff with the implementation of their job duties

Ability to consult administration regarding the individualized needs of cognitive and/or autisitc/emotionally impaired students

Demonstrated physical stamina necessary for assisting with lifting, moving and restraining students up to 26 years of age.

Ability to work with individuals and groups.

Ability to work in team environment.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Certified in crisis prevention; trainer status preferred

Demonstrated understanding of, and initiative to work with students, staff and parents.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information

Ability to write reports, effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, parents and building administrators

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Ability to use a personal computer (PC) in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communications mechanisms such as e-mail conferencing or bulletin boards

Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software), required.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK:
Upon hire, employees of Monroe County Intermediate School District are fingerprinted for a Michigan and FBI criminal history check. The processing fee of $43.25 is the responsibility of the applicant.

Working Conditions: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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds. Physical ability to manage physical and emotional needs of students.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Application Procedure:
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO SUPPLY THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OUTLINED BELOW AND FULLY COMPLETE THE APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED

Internal Applicants:
Current Monroe County Intermediate School District employees who meet the qualifications must complete or update the online application at www.monroeisd.us to be considered. (Click on “Employment” and “Frontline Education – Applicant Tracking” and follow instructions to apply for this position.) Supporting documents required (resume, 3 letters of reference, and applicable certifications/license) must be uploaded with the application.

External Applicants:
Must complete online application at www.monroeisd.us. Click on “Employment” and “Frontline Education – Applicant Tracking” and follow instructions to apply for this position. Faxed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Supporting documents required (resume, transcripts, 3 letters of reference, and applicable certifications/license) must be uploaded with the application.

Contact Information:
Human Resources Department

Monroe County Intermediate School District

1101 S. Raisinville Road

Monroe MI 48161

Phone: 734-322-2642