Early Learning Room (ELR) Teacher

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Education stipend

188 Day Calendar

Professional development opportunities

Home purchase assistance up to $20k

Job summary

Battle Creek Public Schools in Michigan is seeking a Special Education/ Early Learning Room (ELR) Teacher for the 188-day calendar. The role focuses on individual and small-group instruction, IEP planning, data-driven progress monitoring, and collaboration with staff, parents, and community partners.

Candidates must hold a BS/BA degree and a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement; experience with diverse learners and behavior interventions is valued.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required.
• Valid Michigan Teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience with diverse student populations in urban settings preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs and instructional plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration with families.
• Familiarity with data-based decision making and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, small group, and whole-group instruction.
• Monitors student progress in academics and behaviors.
• Maintains a safe, orderly classroom and teaches social skills.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs.
• Aligns student goals to meet diverse needs.
• Uses data to inform decisions and revise interventions.
• Collects data, reviews progress, and documents outcomes.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians.
• Evaluates progress and sets future goals.
• Prepares report cards, IEP procedures, and related records.
• Coordinates with staff for services and conducts IEP meetings.
• Uses technology to track progress and document IEPs.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion experience

Behavior intervention planning

IEP knowledge

Communication skills

Educational law knowledge

Education

BS or BA degree

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education/ Early Learning Room (ELR) Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/17/2026

Great things are happening at Battle Creek Public Schools!

Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan (between Chicago and Detroit), serving the City of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. With a bold goal of achieving 100% success for every Bearcat, we offer a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education.

In 2017, BCPS received an historic investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and we are continuing our transformation plan, advancing bold, top-to-bottom changes to provide a world-class career, college, and community-ready education for every student, in every grade, at every school. In May of 2023, we were thrilled to announce an average teacher pay increase of more than $10,000, positioning us as one of the best paying districts for teachers in Southwest Michigan.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (including up to $20k in home purchase assistance), and opportunities for professional development.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides individual, small group, and whole-group instruction
• Monitors student progress in the school environment including academic achievement and behaviors.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment, which may include monitoring specific health concerns of students in the classroom,and teaches social skills.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, behavior plans, and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Aligns goals and objectives from individual students to meet the needs of all students.
• Uses data-based decision making to solve challenging situations.
• Collects data, reviews, analyzes, and revises implementation plans and interventions.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians of students.
• Evaluates student progress based on observations and data assessments to determine goals, objectives and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP procedures, data collection, behavior plans, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other staff for services.
• Conducts IEP team meetings.
• Uses technology to track student progress, prepare written reports, implement IEPs, and record progress.
• Attends staff and district meetings and training as required.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree
• Valid Michigan Teaching certificate with any Special Education endorsement

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Successful experience working with a diverse population in an urban setting.
• Experience working with children who have disabilities.
• Experience in handling students with challenging behaviors, and teaching social skills.
• Experience in developing academic and behavioral interventions.
• Knowledge of special education law.
• Ability to clearly express ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Background in learning and behavior management.
• Ability to develop and maintain acceptable relationships with school staff
• Demonstrate ability to engage the interest of school-age children.
• Demonstrate commitment to all students' well-being and success, including adaptability in lesson planning and teaching to support students with diverse needs and skill levels.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, eagerness to learn, and effectively collaborate with colleagues, arts partners, and community members.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Additional $1,500 Special Education stipend (per semester)

Contract:

188 Day Calendar

School Safety Clearance:

The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73) are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height or marital status in its employment practices.