Job Details

JOB TITLE: Special Education Resource Room Teacher 

DEPARTMENT: SER YouthBuild Learning Academy (SER Metro Charter School)

DIVISION: Youth Services

LOCATION: Samaritan Center - 5555 Conner St, Detroit, MI 48213 (East) 

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt/Salaried 

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Regular

APPROVED DATE: 04/26/2024

JOB SUMMARY: Provides activities in the area of special education services to Special Education students in a high school setting. Develops educational plans for Special Education children that align with their educational needs. Coordinated student and parent meetings in accordance with special education and IDEA requirements.

About SER YOUTHBUILD Learning Academy:  SYLA is a charter high school for youth ages 14-21. Its model combines classroom instruction by a certified teacher with enabling students to learn a trade while in school, providing learners with the knowledge, skills, and self-discipline necessary to become successful citizens in a global society.  At SYLA you will be part of a team that believes in this mission and makes real impact in young people’s lives.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and academic achievement.
2. Keeps abreast of developments in Special Education curriculum, instruction, law, and regulations and disseminates information to Principals and student services staff.
3. Prepares and attends Individual Education Plan meetings
4. Monitors and assures special education regulation compliance in all special education files.
5. Ensures implementation of a working Child Study process in client school(s).
6. Works with Title I Coordinators to review and create action plans regarding the intervention programs at school.
7. Applies positive customer service to the role and is perceived as a team member by staff and school employees.
8. Maintains a high level of confidentiality concerning sensitive information.
9. Follows procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records.
10. Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel.
11. Report incidents regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters to the Assistant Principal or Principal.
12. Notifies immediately appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
13. Report incidents regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters to Administration.
14. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and /or courses as required by the supervisor.
15. Refrain from personal cell phone and personal Internet usage during class hours.
16. Performs such other related tasks and assumes such other related responsibilities as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in education, concentration in special education or field of study related to special education.
2. Special Education Certification (Required)
3. Must hold a valid MI teaching certificate with a K-12 endorsement in an area of special education.
4. Be able to manage and consult as lead in special education department.
5. Experience conducting IEPs, state reporting, and documentation
6. Three or more years work experience with special education students.
7. Strong interpersonal skills.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Experience with Special Education compliance with MDE and Federal regulations.
10. Experience with technology and Microsoft Office software.
11. Ability to interact with students, parents and staff in a positive and productive manner. 
12. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
13. Ability to work a flexible schedule as required. 
14. Valid Michigan Driver’s License. Incumbent must also have reliable means of transportation to travel to various locations outside of the office. 
15. Must complete FBI fingerprinting and a satisfactory criminal background check must be received, as well as successful unprofessional conduct check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, and have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard, and other office equipment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. -This job operates in a normal school environment with a noise level, which is at times, moderately loud with little discomfort due to noise, dirt, dust and the like. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities that may be performed by a person so classified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.