Covenant House Academy Detroit is seeking part-time and full-time secondary resource teachers for several sites.  Candidates must possess a valid teaching certificate in at least one area of special education, additional endorsements a plus. Send resumes to salston@chayvs.org , contact number: 313 558-9273 Position:   Special Education Resource Teacher Reports to:     Director of Special Education and Principal  General Description:  Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports. Primary Responsibilities * Understands, accepts and abides by the Covenant House Academies philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities. * Write lessons plans to accommodate IEP curriculum. * Assists with the implementation of the IEP for each student served. * Prepares, adapts, and delivers instructional material. * Develops suitable curricula and effective teaching methods based on assessment of students’ needs. * Evaluates students’ academic and behavioral progress. * Supervises students in classrooms, school buildings and social-curricular activities. * Selects appropriate texts, learning aids, materials, and supplies. * Provides formal and informal assessment of students’ academic status and learning styles.  * Works with students and teachers to identify, teach, and implement accommodations for student who are eligible for services in the general education and special education settings. * Schedules IEPC meetings as required. * Maintains accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on student activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations. * Participates in the Child Study Team (CST). * Continuously maintain current training and updates pertaining to administrative guidelines and compliance.  * Maintains confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters. * Builds trust and confidence with students and staff. * Plans accommodations and special education programs and teaching methods. * Maintains the physical environment of the resource room for organization and presentation purposes. * Encourages student social responsibility. * Instructs individuals and groups on Special Education adaptive skill areas. * Monitors student progress in and outside resource room. * Modifies curriculum as necessary. * Maintains contact with parents of students and administration. * Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions.  * Collaborates with the general education teacher for course percentages and progress reports, educational records, IEPC forms, classroom observation records, and other forms. * Participates in building and district-wide Special Education Committee Meetings. * Administers testing evaluations. * Works closely and collaboratively with all teachers to help the students maintain satisfactory classwork, home work and behavior. * Determines specific learning problems, skill deficiencies, or social adjustment difficulties of students and initiates remediation programs in these areas. * Makes available a wide range of teaching materials and equipment, including reading materials at many levels, instructional games, resource materials, and the like. * Counsels students in identifying and dealing with their academic and social problems. *  Provides opportunities for students to explore life and career goals. * Helps parents to understand the specific problems of students with disabilities and the goals and operation of the program, apprising them of problems and progress. * Keeps abreast of new developments in the field by reading journals and publications, participates in professional development meetings, seminars, and the like, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field. * Maintains a schedule and log for students and themselves to ensure special education services per the IEP are provided. * Provides students services at all times in the least restrictive environment. * Incorporates technology through instruction * Monitors/documents student progress on IEP goals. * Follows all Federal and State laws pertaining to IDEA, MARSE, FERPA, etc. * Utilizes resources to understand special education law, timelines etc. Essential Skills and Abilities * Ability to understand the awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of homeless and at-risk youth that Covenant House Academies serves * Competency in the administration and interpretation of academic ability testing * Ability to use technology for documentation and preparation of professional materials  * Ability to communicate assessment results, in written and oral forms, to parents and professionals * Ability to develop, implement,  and evaluate behavior plans for use in general and special education settings * Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility  Qualifications * BA or BS Degree or higher * Current certification as a Special Education Teacher  * Excellent verbal and written communication skills  * Meets educational standards as applicable  * Effective organizational skills with the ability to multitask * Satisfactory completion of criminal history check