Early Elementary/Later Elementary Special Education Teacher

Memspa; Paw Paw (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPEA contract

School calendar-based schedule

Job summary

Paw Paw Public Schools is seeking an Early/Late Elementary Special Education Teacher to design individualized instructional plans for students on caseload and collaborate with general educators and related service staff. This shared-position role supports inclusive practices across two elementary campuses.

The successful candidate will use data to guide instruction, participate in school-wide PBIS, and engage families to strengthen home-school partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be pursuing Michigan elementary teaching certificate with special education endorsement.
• Experience with students who have diverse learning needs.
• Strong organizational skills and classroom management.
• Experience with co-teaching and inclusion models preferred.
• Knowledge/experience in BIPs and FBAs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized instructional programs for students on caseload.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.
• Contribute to data-driven decision making to improve student outcomes.
• Provide professional development on best practices, behavior management, inclusive teaching.
• Participate in CPI endorsement and Crisis Prevention Intervention Team.
• Support PBIS implementation with behavior supports.

Skills

Co-teaching

Inclusion models

Behavior management

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration with staff

BIPs/FBAs knowledge

Education

Michigan elementary teaching certificate with special ed endorsement

Job description

Early Elementary/Later Elementary Special Education Teacher

Deadline: September 30, 2026
District/Organization: Paw Paw Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Title: Special Education Teacher

Job Location: Shared Position at Paw PawEarly Elementary & Paw Paw Later Elementary

Reports to: Early &Later Elementary Principals

Job Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement or be actively enrolled in a teacher certification program leading to an elementary teaching certificate with a special education endorsement
• Experience working with students who have diverse learning needs
• Strong organizational skills and effective classroom management strategies
• Experience with co-teaching and inclusion models, preferred
• Knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), preferred

Job Description:

• Design and implement individualized instructional programs to meet the unique needs of students on caseload
• Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to ensure accommodations and modifications allow students to fully access the curriculum
• Actively participate in and contribute to the school's data-driven decision-making process to improve student outcomes
• Provide ongoing professional development and support to general education staff regarding special education best practices, behavior management strategies, and inclusive teaching techniques
• Secure and maintain a CPI endorsement and actively participate in the Crisis Prevention Intervention Team
• Work closely with the behavior specialist and school support staff to implement positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) effectively
• Utilize technology, evidence-based instructional practices, and interventions to enhance student learning and engagement
• Monitor student progress through data collection and analysis to adjust instruction accordingly
• Facilitate regular communication with parents and guardians, ensuring strong school-home partnerships
• Foster a positive, equitable learning environment that meets students where they are while holding high expectations for growth
• Other duties as assigned by the Principals, and/or designee

Salary/Benefits: Per PPEA Contract

Days/Hours: School Calendar

Start Date: August 2026

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Paw Paw Public School District that no discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be allowed during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Director of Business Operations or Director of Curriculum/Instruction and State/Federal Programs, 119 Johnson Rd., Paw Paw, MI 49079, 1-269-415-5200.