ASD Special Education Teacher - Individualized Programs

Rochester Community Schools; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Community Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026-27 school year at Long Meadow Elementary School in Rochester Hills, MI. This is a 1.0 FTE position focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) support for students with special needs.

The role requires a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and ASD-SV certification, with experience in ASD preferred. Salary is per the Rochester Education Association Master Agreement, and the district is an Equal Opportunity

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Must be certified in Autism Spectrum Disorder - SV.
• Experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Comply with timelines, laws and regulations that relate to district, state, federal policies and procedures.
• Monitor and document student progress on IEP goals.
• Collaborate with all service providers, and other staff to develop instruction and support goals that are designed to meet the learning needs of students.
• Compile and submit monthly Medicaid reports.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
• Participate in building meetings as directed by the building principal.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Assistant Superintendent or Building Principal.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Autism Spectrum Disorder - SV

Job description

August 12, 2026

We are thrilled to announce the the following SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERvacancy in Rochester Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year!

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) TEACHER

Long MeadowElementary School

1.0 FTE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Must be certified in Autism Spectrum Disorder - SV
• Experience working with Austim Spectrum Disorder preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

SALARY:

Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement

JOB GOAL:

To devise and implement individualized programs for students who have special needs which prevent them from learning through traditional means.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Comply with timelines, laws and regulations that relate to district, state, federal policies and procedures.
2. Monitor and document student progress on IEP goals.
3. Collaborate with all service providers, and other staff to develop instruction and support goals that are designed to meet the learning needs of students.
4. Compile and submit monthly Medicaid reports.
5. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
6. Participate in building meetings as directed by the building principal.
7. Performs other duties as requested by the Assistant Superintendent or Building Principal.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application through the link below. If you are an internal candidate, please log in to submit your application.

https://rochester.schoolspring.com/

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible.

Rochester Community Schools has designated certain individuals to serve as Compliance Coordinators for purposes of federal and state nondiscrimination laws and regulations. For additional information, including the names and contact information of the designated Compliance Coordinators, please visit the Rochester Community Schools Policies and Title IX webpage: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/human-resources/policies

You can also visit our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and search “Notice of Nondiscrimination”