Autism Program Teacher

Sylvania; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ionia County Intermediate School District seeks an Autism Program Teacher to provide high-quality instruction for students with disabilities, developing and implementing IEPs and daily instructional plans.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, health care aides, agencies, parents and administrators to monitor progress and adjust supports.

The position offers a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with approval by the Michigan Department of Education in an area of special education (All endorsement areas considered)
• Training/experience in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
• Ability to program for and motivate students to develop to their fullest potential in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains
• Interpersonal skills which promote positive personal relationships with students, parents, staff and community is required

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, specially designed instruction to students with disabilities and develop/ implement student IEPs
• Plan and implement daily instructional activities
• Monitor student progress and provide consultation to staff, health care aides, agencies, parents and administrators

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student motivation

Communication

Education

Michigan teaching certificate (Special Education)

Job description

Come Join Our Team!

Position: Autism Program Teacher

Salary Range: $50,133 - $94,040; based on the IIEA Master Agreement

Affiliation: Ionia Intermediate Education Association (IIEA)

Reports To: Director of ASD

Date Posted: August 17, 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: Until Filled

About The Role

To provide high quality, specially designed instruction to students with disabilities. The Teacher will focus on development and implementation of student IEP’s, planning and implementation of daily instructional activities, monitoring student progress and providing consultation to staff, health care aides, agencies, parents and administrators.

Qualifications Desired

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate, with approval by the Michigan Department of Education in an area of special education (All endorsement areas considered)
• Training/experience in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
• Ability to program for and motivate students to develop to their fullest potential in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains
• Interpersonal skills which promote positive personal relationships with students, parents, staff and community is required

About Us

The staff, administration and Board of Education of the Ionia County Intermediate School District are dedicated to collaborating:

• With students, parents, and district residents,
• With local and other intermediate districts, and
• With community partners and state agencies,

to provide quality services and exemplary leadership in support of superior teaching and learning throughout the District.

Why Join Ionia County ISD

• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Opportunities for personal and career growth
• Impactful work
• Competitive Compensation

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Ionia County Intermediate School District and its Board of Education shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, disability, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Ionia County Intermediate School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer