Job Description

Job Description

Axios Professional Recruitment is currently seeking a Special Education Teacher to fill an opening with a public academy located near downtown Grand Rapids. We are searching for a passionate member to join the team!

Special Education Teachers work both individually and with other teaching staff to instruct academic subjects to students requiring remedial work or additional assistance using special-help programs to improve scholastic performance.

** Qualifications**

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or similar required
• One to two years related teaching experience
• Current Michigan Teaching Certification with Special Education designation
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

** Duties and Responsibilities**

• Teaches basic subjects such as reading and math, applying lesson techniques designed for short attention spans
• Administers achievement tests and evaluates test results to discover level of various skills
• Augment course content in the form of remediation, modification and enrichment
• Implement student's IEPs and attend IEP conferences as needed
• Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Review, analyze and evaluate individual student histories and background in order to design instructional programs to meet individual needs
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Tracks student contact time for appropriate reporting of Title I or 31A expenditures
• Review, analyze, evaluate, and report pupil academic, social, and emotional growth
• Counsel and confer with parents, school and district personnel regarding pupil progress
• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to pupil learning problems
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Grade student work and enter grades into an online grade book in a timely manner
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing students health, attitude, and learning problems
• Maintains order in classroom and on playgrounds

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Traits

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Develops alternative solutions
• Works well in group problem solving situations
• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

Student Focus & Management

• Manages difficult or emotional student situations
• Responds promptly to student needs
• Solicits feedback to improve delivery
• Responds to requests for service and assistance
• Meets commitments

Oral Communication

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Listens and gets clarification
• Responds well to questions
• Demonstrates group presentation skills
• Participates in meetings

Team Work

• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views
• Gives and welcomes feedback
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
• Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Recognizes accomplishments of other team members

Written Communication

• Writes clearly and informatively
• Edits work for spelling and grammar
• Varies writing style to meet needs
• Presents numerical data effectively
• Able to read and interpret written information

Change Management

• Develops workable implementation plans
• Communicates changes effectively
• Builds commitment and overcomes resistance
• Prepares and supports those affected by change
• Monitors transition and evaluates results

Organizational Support

• Follows policies and procedures
• Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time
• Supports organization's goals and values
• Supports affirmative action and respects diversity
• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
• Measures self against standard of excellence

Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities
• Uses time efficiently
• Plans for additional resources
• Sets goals and objectives

Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures
• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in the classroom environment. Classrooms are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed at community sites for field trips.
• Incumbent must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Stand for up to 75% of the day
• Assume postures in low level positions that best allow physical and visual contact with children
• Must be able to sustain a high level of energy
• Bend to perform various tasks numerous times throughout the day
• Stoop, sit on the floor
• Perform all activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, run, etc. for extended periods of time
• Both indoor and outdoor environment are typically found in a school environment
• Depending upon activities and season, may be required to be outdoors for regular, prolonged activities
• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well being
• Must be able to excel in an ambiguous and continuously changing, competitive environment
• Work hours may vary to meet the needs of the children
• Incumbent will be faced with a variety of issues on a daily basis and will be engaged in multiple tasks and must respond quickly and appropriately to frequently changing needs of children

Company Description

AXIOS Professional Recruitment. is an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), a privately held organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As an independent, 100% employee-owned company, our team takes a personal interest in your success, listens to your needs, and forms a comprehensive plan to attract, retain, and develop your people.

As an ESOP, AXIOS Professional Recruitment believes that our employees are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and serve clients using better, smarter methods. According to national studies, ESOP companies have proven to be agile, efficient organizations with employee-owners who think about clients’ future as their own.

Becoming part of the AXIOS HR team offers a unique opportunity for individuals up to the challenge. Built on shared core values of excellence, honesty, respect, open communication, empowerment, professional growth, and innovation, the unity of the AXIOS HR culture shines through in everything we undertake.

AXIOS Professional Recruitment team members are encouraged to continuously pursue personal growth opportunities and are allocated set hours to give back to community-related causes. Our Active AXIOS initiative supports participation in local fitness events and ensures that team members balance work responsibilities with personal health. Additionally, regular group outings and retreats foster collaboration and transparency.

Company Description

AXIOS Professional Recruitment. is an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), a privately held organization headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As an independent, 100% employee-owned company, our team takes a personal interest in your success, listens to your needs, and forms a comprehensive plan to attract, retain, and develop your people.\r\n\r\nAs an ESOP, AXIOS Professional Recruitment believes that our employees are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and serve clients using better, smarter methods. According to national studies, ESOP companies have proven to be agile, efficient organizations with employee-owners who think about clients’ future as their own.\r\n\r\nBecoming part of the AXIOS HR team offers a unique opportunity for individuals up to the challenge. Built on shared core values of excellence, honesty, respect, open communication, empowerment, professional growth, and innovation, the unity of the AXIOS HR culture shines through in everything we undertake.\r\n\r\nAXIOS Professional Recruitment team members are encouraged to continuously pursue personal growth opportunities and are allocated set hours to give back to community-related causes. Our Active AXIOS initiative supports participation in local fitness events and ensures that team members balance work responsibilities with personal health. Additionally, regular group outings and retreats foster collaboration and transparency.