Summary:  The teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District and Board Policies and terms of the teacher contract.  The teacher will also develop and foster relationships with staff, parents, students and the community.  

Please note that, due to the timing of this posting, the district reserves the right to interview candidates as applications are received and may host interviews and offer the position prior to the close of the posting if a qualified candidate is selected for the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

Note:  These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA.  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 functions.  The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position.  They are not constructed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

• Conducts initial screenings as well as comprehensive evaluations, participate in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) process in developing present levels of performance, goals and objectives and treatment recommendations for students qualifying for Special Education services.
• Provides specialized, group and individualized educational instruction to Special Education students in general education through co-teaching, and in direct instruction in areas of disability outlined in the student's IEP.
• Communicates clearly with administration, staff and family members about student's progress and struggles.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material that are specific to students abilities in accordance with district provided curriculum.
• Instructs and mentors students as a class, in small groups and one-on-one.
• Comprehend and impart the content of applicable subject and curriculum level to students.
• Communicates with students and parents regularly and clearly in an interactive way outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, emails, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve and effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports and report cards.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Attends required IEP Meetings.

• Completes all required special education documentation in a neat and timely manner.

• Speak, hear, see and write clearly with or without assistive device(s).
• Walk, stand for the full scheduled period, with minimal sitting options.
• Adheres to all Board and District policies
• Regular, predictable and physical attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistent, predictable and physical attendance to meet the requirements of the position

The qualifications listed below for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Michigan Elementary Teacher Certificate, (K-5 All Subjects, K-8 Self-Contained) with appropriate special education endorsement.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with grade level teachers and with teachers across grade levels
• Familiarity with course content standards and expectations
• Willingness to learn and understand current educational strategies and curriculum
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology and able to incorporate it into the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in elementary instruction
• Teach developmentally appropriate lessons following assigned curriculum guidelines
• Provide students with a safe and orderly environment for learning
• Ability to relate positively and communicate curriculum effectively with students, parents, staff and the community 

Physical Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be physically present.  Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust, focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers.

Please note that, due to the timing of this posting, the district reserves the right to interview candidates as applications are received and may host interviews and offer the position prior to the close of the posting if a qualified candidate is selected for the position.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Fowlerville Community Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs and activities.  Inquiries or complaints related to discrimination should be directed to:  Director of Human Resouces, Trisha Reed, Fowlerville Community Schools, 7677 Sharpe Road, Suite A, Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517)223-6018.