ECSE Teacher

Lansingschools; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lansing School District seeks dedicated special education teachers to deliver world-class instruction within a safe, inclusive environment. You will collaborate with general educators, parents, and students to meet IEP goals and differentiate learning across core subjects.

We value passion, data-driven instruction, and a strong commitment to urban education, with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful student impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement.
• Experience with students with special education needs.
• Experience teaching in urban settings.
• Training in CRPBIS, CPI, or related instructional methodologies.
• Demonstrate passion for and expertise in working with students with IEP goals.
• Support students in reaching their IEP goals and document progress.
• Provide instruction across math, literacy, social studies and science.
• Use data to differentiate instruction and learn from feedback.
• Build relationships with students and parents; participate in PD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and students to support learning goals.
• Provide instruction across math, literacy, social studies and science to caseload students.
• Use data to guide instruction and differentiate as needed.
• Monitor and document progress toward IEP goals and help develop new goals.
• Engage in feedback from school leaders and participate in professional development.
• Build relationships with students and families to foster a supportive learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the district mission.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration with general education

Differentiated instruction

IEP goals and progress

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan teaching certificate w/ special ed endorsement

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring special education teachers. This individual will ensure our students with special education needs receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience working with students with special education needs
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement (i.e. SA, SB, SC, SE, SH, SK, SL, SM, SP, SV)
• Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS, CPI, and other related instructional methodologies
• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of working with students with special education needs
• Support students in reaching their IEP goals
• Document progress towards IEP goals & support the development of new goals as necessary
• Provide world-class instruction in math, literacy, social studies, and science to students on your caseload while working alongside general education teachers
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives.

We value internal mobility and list \"Strong Internal Candidate\" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).