Adult Transition Program (ATP) Teacher (Special Education)

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon School District seeks an Adult Transition Program (ATP) Teacher for special education at Brandon High School. This role focuses on bridging high school to independent adult life and includes job skills, living routines, and community participation for ages 18-26.

Requirements include a Michigan Special Education certification and CPI training within 30 days. The position emphasizes collaboration with families and staff to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement.
• CPI training or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire and annually update.
• Experience with students aged 18-26 in transition programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create an inviting, nurturing classroom meeting diverse academic, cultural, social and emotional needs.
• Schedule, attend and conduct MET and IEP meetings within required timeframes.
• Develop, implement, communicate and monitor IEPs per legal requirements and BSD standards.
• Collaborate to create and implement rigorous lessons aligned with IEPs, district and state standards.
• Coordinate with parents, administrators, testing staff and professionals to develop IEPs.
• Collaborate with community agencies to provide work-based learning opportunities and complete paperwork.
• Manage program budget and purchases; organize community-based instruction and relevant paperwork.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies; communicate with parents and school team.

Skills

IEP development

BIP experience

Collaborative with parents/staff

PBIS knowledge

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Adult Transition Program (ATP) Teacher (Special Education) JobID: 18020

• Position Type: Special Education/ Special Education Teacher

LOCATION

Brandon High School

DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT

The Brandon School District is a mid-size school district nestled in Northwest Oakland County. The district has approximately 900 students in junior kindergarten-5th grade between the two elementary schools, approximately 500 at the middle school level and approximately 600 at the high school. This small, tight knit community has a strong connection to its schools and is passionate about the education of its youth. Brandon High School sends 85-90% of its graduates to post-secondary school each year, it was ranked in the 82nd percentile of all schools in the State on the top-to-bottom rankings and it was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner by the US News.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

An Adult Transition Program (ATP) helps young adults with disabilities (ages 18 to 26) bridge the gap between high school and independent adult life. Staff focus on building job skills, community participation, and daily living routines through hands‑on learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement
• Must be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire and annually update certification
• Experience working with special education studentsages 18-26 is preferred
• Experience with a diverse student and parent population is preferred
• Experience in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of secondary curriculum and instructional practices
• Proficient in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and compliance laws
• Proficient in the Seclusion and Restraint Michigan Department of Education law
• Knowledge of PBIS practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and parents
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to successfully teach students with autism, emotional and/or cognitive impairment and those who require a higher level of behavioral support
• Ability to create a classroom schedule and adhere to a structured environment within the classroom
• Ability to coordinate paraprofessional staff

CORE PROGRAM AREAS

• Employment & Training: Job coaching, work-based learning, and task training at local job sites.
• Independent Living: Money management, cooking, personal care, and home skills.
• Community Participation: Using public transit, shopping, and joining social or recreational events.
• Functional Academics: Reading, math, and communication used in everyday adult situations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create an inviting and nurturing classroom that meets the needs of all learners academically, culturally, socially and emotionally
• Schedule, attend and conduct Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings within required timeframes.
• Develop, implement, communicate and monitor IEPs per legal requirements and BSD standards
• Collaborate, create and implement rigorous lessons that are engaging, meaningful and aligned with the student's IEP, the District and State standards by grade and subject matter
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers and other professionals to develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) designed to promoted students' educational, physical, and social development
• Collaborate with community agencies and businesses to provide opportunities for work based learning and complete required paperwork to ensure compliance
• Manage program budget and purchases
• Organize and conduct community based instruction and complete relevant paperwork to ensure compliance
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies and regularly communicate with parents and the school team
• Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position, and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups
• Adhere to the District's policies
• Other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO

Director of Student Support Services and Building Principal

WORKDAY/WEEK

Per the BEA calendar

STARTING DATE

ASAP

COMPENSATION

Per BEA Master Agreement

POSTING DATE

08/24/2026

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 Hevel at 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462, [phone].