Elementary Special Education Teacher

Montabella Community Schools; Edmore (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Montabella Community Schools is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher for Montabella Elementary. The position focuses on delivering specialized instruction to students with disabilities and developing individualized education plans.

Anticipated start is August 2026; salary is per the Master Agreement. Candidates must hold an Elementary Teaching Certificate and be Highly Qualified to Teach Special Education (SA/SE/SM/SV), with a commitment to inclusive, standards-based instruction and

Qualifications

• Elementary Teaching Certificate.
• Highly Qualified to Teach Special Education (SA, SE, SM or SV).

Responsibilities

• Display thorough planning and organization on a semester unit, weekly and daily basis.
• Display a thorough knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject matter being taught.
• Specify what is to be learned on a daily basis.
• Provide the motivation to learn it.
• Challenge students daily through materials and information at a suitable rate.
• Display competence in the utilization of a variety of instructional activities.
• Keep students on task and monitor student progress through fair and frequent evaluations.
• Diagnose difficulties and provide remediation on an individual basis to as great a extent as possible.
• Provide praise and encouragement for good performance.
• Provide review and practice to maintain learning over long periods.

Education

Elementary Teaching Certificate

Highly Qualified to Teach Special Education (SA, SE, SM or SV)

Job description

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Location: Montabella Elementary, Montabella Community Schools

Posting Date: April 1, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Salary: As per the Master Agreement

Desired Qualifications:

• Elementary Teaching Certificate
• Highly Qualified to Teach Special Education ( SA, SE, SM or SV)

Performance Responsibilities

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Timely attendance for all classes, meetings, assignments, etc.
• Constructive utilization of school time including preparation period.
• Prompt and efficient handling of all administrative requests, i.e., lesson plans, progress reports, discipline forms, purchase orders, etc.
• Maintenance of a positive and constructive classroom atmosphere.
• Keeping supervisor informed of serious problems and/or irregular events.
• Help develop, operate and facilitate behavior plans
• Compliance with all school policies, procedures and articles of the master contract.
• Establish and work toward the fulfillment of professional goals and professional growth goals that compliment school-wide goals and needs.
• *This position often includes helping students with bathroom needs.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain a non-threatening atmosphere for individual students and your classes in total.
• Establish a sense of trust and fairness within your classroom.
• Establish a sense of belonging, unity and spirit of cooperation among your students.
• To as great an extent as is possible, display democratic values in dealing with your students.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with students and parents.
• Display empathy and respect for students as individuals at all times.
• Work in a spirit of cooperation with all school personnel.
• Proceed constructively rather than destructively in the handling of perceived in-school problems.

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Display thorough planning and organization on a semester unit, weekly and daily basis.
• Display a thorough knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject matter being taught.
• Specify what is to be learned on a daily basis.
• Provide the motivation to learn it.
• Challenge students daily through the provision of materials and information at a suitable rate.
• Display competence in the utilization of a variety of instructional activities.
• Keep students on task and monitor student progress through the elicitation of oral responses and fair and frequent evaluations.
• Diagnose difficulties and provide remediation on an individual basis to as great a extent as possible.
• Provide praise and encouragement for good performance.
• Provide review and practice to maintain learning over long periods of time.

SPECIAL EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Develop and implement individualized instruction programs.
• Provide ongoing and periodic evaluations of student's progress and make recommendations concerning curriculum areas to be emphasized and required accommodations.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate relationship with parents and inform them of student's progress.
• Maintain an appropriate record keeping system.
• Participate in extracurricular activities that are a part of the total educational experience for all children.
• Participate in IEP and MET meetings when appropriate.

Contact

Michael Moore, Montabella Elementary Principal

[e-mail]

[phone]

Deadline: Until filled

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Montabella Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, height, weight, religion, or disability in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Superintendent, Montabella Community Schools, 1390 E. North County Line Rd Blanchard, MI 49310 [phone].