Long Term Substitute - Elementary Resource Room Teacher (Contracted through Edustaff)

Long Term Substitute - Elementary Resource Room Teacher

Location: Harvey-Swanson Elementary

The Brandon School District is seeking a caring and compassionate long term substitute teacher to join our elementary team in a Special Education Resource Room as we continue to look for a full-time teacher. This individual will be responsible for supporting students with IEPs until a full-time teacher is placed. An ideal candidate will seek to address issues proactively, will build strong connections with staff and students and will have a clear passion for helping others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Possesses (or is able to obtain prior to starting) either a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Substitute Permit
• Eligibility to obtain a long term basic substitute permit through the Michigan Department of Education if the assignment is to go beyond 90 days
• Educational background in Special Education is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to commit to the building schedule for the duration of the assignment
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and District staff
• Competency in classroom management and supervision of students
• Ability to work for the intended time period per the school building schedule
• Proficient reading and writing abilities
• Ability to work effectively with children and take direction
• Pleasant, cooperative and flexible
• A positive attitude to foster the proper atmosphere for a supportive classroom environment

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for teaching a classroom with varying abilities
• Create an inviting and nurturing classroom that meets the needs of all learners academically, culturally, socially and emotionally
• Responsible for upholding basic rules and procedures
• Ensures the safety of students
• May assist with planning a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; some lesson plans will be provided
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• May need to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day on occasion
• Maintains knowledge of District policies and procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

Reports To: Director of Student Support Services and School Principal

Workday/Week: Per Building Schedule, Monday – Friday; Assignment to last approximately 30-90 days

Starting Date: ASAP

Compensation: $150.00 per day contracted through EduStaff

The Brandon Board of Education is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, sex, age, religion, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, disability and national origin. For all concerns and complaints for issues relating to Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II, please contact Jessica Heveli at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, .