Early Childhood Special Ed ucation Teacher

MEMSPA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon Heights Public School is hiring an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to foster a nurturing learning environment for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes individualized instruction, collaboration with families, and alignment with IEP goals to support social, emotional, and academic growth.

The teacher will design and implement IEPs, monitor progress, and adapt lessons to meet diverse needs, ensuring effective supports for assessments and transitions to the next grade

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or special education.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with SPED endorsement.
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching students with disabilities.
• Patience and compassion for students with special needs.
• Knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.
• Ability to assess student abilities and develop instructional plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliant IEPs that promote measurable student growth.
• Implement IEPs and assess students' progress.
• Update IEPs throughout the year to reflect progress and goals.
• Assess students' skills to determine needs and develop lessons.
• Develop and analyze effective behavior support plans per student needs.
• Ensure accommodations for state and district assessments.
• Supervise state and district assessments per IEPs.
• Use formative data to adjust instruction.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
• Prepare students for transitions to the next grade.
• Manage classroom behavior and conduct standards.

Skills

Patience & compassion

Special ed knowledge

Assessment skills

IEP development

Education

Master's in education or SPED

Michigan teaching cert with SPED endorsement

3+ years experience in SPED

Job description

Early Childhood Special Ed ucation Teacher

Deadline: December 10, 2026
District/Organization: Muskegon Heights Public School
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: $55K - $60K / year

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Early Childhood Special Ed Teacher to join our Team!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in education or special education.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement in at least one area of Special Education
• Minimum 3 years of prior experience teaching special needs to school aged children.
• Patience and compassion for students with special needs
• Knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
• Ability to assess student abilities and develop instructional plans

NATURE OF THE POSITION: As an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, you will use your skills and experience to foster a nurturing learning environment that encourages social, emotional, and intellectual growth for all students. Teaching students with disabilities, providing individualized instruction and support to help them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They work with students who may have physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities, and collaborate with parents, general education teachers, and other support staff to develop and implement (IEPs)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:
Accountability

• Develop compliant Individualized Education Plans (IEP) that promote measurable student growth
• Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track individual student progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals
• Assess students' skills to determine their individual needs to develop IEPs and lessons
• Develop and analyze effectiveness of positive behavior intervention and support plans representative of the student's communication, social skills, and sensory needs
• Ensure accommodation and supports are in place for state and district assessments
• Supervise state and district assessments as indicated per IEPs
• Use formative assessment data to adjust and modify instruction
• Analyze progress reports to determine instructional effectiveness
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade level
• Manage classroom behavior and enforce rules and conduct standards

Communication

• Effectively communicate student progress, in oral and written formats, with school, parent, and agency partners
• Responsible for ensuring communication with staff, parents, and agency partners regarding meetings
• Plan, organize, and assign activities that support growth towards students' IEP
• Deliver instruction based upon differentiated curricular needs
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one settings