Special Education Teacher

Michigan School Public Relations Association; Ingham; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Public Schools in Michigan is seeking a Special Education Teacher for an Emotional Impairment Program to support students with behavioral and learning needs. The teacher will collaborate with families, staff, and specialists to tailor instruction and ensure safety and growth for every student.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, and Cognitively Impaired certification.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree, valid MI teaching certificate, and Cognitively Impaired certification.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to supervise paraprofessionals.
• Experience with elementary cognitively impaired students and technology integration.
• CPR certified and CPI trained.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students, including CI learners.
• Analyze student data to inform planning and IEP goals.
• Responsible for all IEP paperwork and compliance.
• Implement curriculum for CI students at their level.
• Complete Medicaid billing and related documentation.
• Communicate with parents and mainstream teachers to support progress.
• Position requires occasional lifting and movement of materials.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Paraprofessional supervision

Technology integration

Classroom management

Behavior support

CPI training

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan teaching certificate

Cognitively Impaired certification

Job description

Position Details

Position: Special Education Teacher - Emotional Impairment Program

Building: North Aurelius Elementary / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Special Education Director

About Mason Public Schools:
Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public Schools is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher helps students who have trouble managing their feelings, behavior, or relationships with others. The teacher creates lessons that meet each student's needs, helps students learn and grow, and teaches skills to handle challenges in a positive way. The teacher works with families, school staff, and other helpers to support each student's learning, safety, and success.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors Degree
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Certification - Cognitively Impaired

Qualifications Desired:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to effectively assign and utilize paraprofessionals
• Additional certification in another area of special education
• Experience with Elementary school level cognitively impaired students
• Integrates technology into the curriculum
• Demonstrates effective classroom management
• Possesses a caring, creative, energetic personality
• Ability to work with behavior issues and plans
• Ability to develop and assist with student hygiene and toileting plans
• Proficient with data collection and analysis
• Meets Highly Qualified status to teach in a core area of instruction
• Ability to work within a departmentalized special education program
• CPR Certified and CPI trained

Job Description

• Provide instruction to students
• Analysis of student data
• Responsible for all IEP paperwork
• Responsible for implementing curriculum to CI students at their level
• Complete Medicaid billing
• Communicate with parents and mainstream teachers
• Position requires occasional lifting

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking.
• The position requires occasional lifting of supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day.
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools or field trip locations.

Work Year & Salary: Per the MDMEA bargaining unit agreement

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability and paid time off per the bargaining unit contract

Schedule: Position begins 2026-2027 School Year

Deadline: November29th, 2026