Elementary Special Education Teacher

Sylvania; Whitmore Lake (MI); On-site; USD 45,450 - 52,015; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-family health coverage

Childcare tuition discount

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan options

Job summary

A public school district in Whitmore Lake, MI, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support elementary students with IEPs. The role involves working closely with students, families, and staff to ensure personalized education for children with special needs such as autism and emotional impairments. Offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits including health insurance, professional development opportunities, and a supportive school culture, this position is crucial for maintaining the district's mission of inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Provide services to support students with IEPs.
• Experience with consulting in a general education setting.
• Ability to administer and interpret results of disability-specific assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff, students, and parents for educational programming.
• Ability to direct activities to execute student IEP goals.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid Michigan teacher’s certificate with special education endorsement

Experience working with students with emotional impairments and autism

Demonstrated skills in parent consultation

Ability to work professionally and collaboratively

Knowledge of curriculum adaptations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Technology for communications and student instruction

Job description

Application deadline: Until filled

Estimated state date: August 19, 2026

WHO WE ARE:

Whitmore Lake Public Schools serves approximately 700 students in preschool-12th grade and their families in Whitmore Lake and the surrounding area. Whitmore Lake Elementary School is a K-5 building. We are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized education to all. At the heart of all we do is our tight-knit Trojan community including our students, their families and our staff. We work hard and take pride in making every day a great day to be a Trojan. #TrojanPride

SALARY and FTE:

Full Time

Salary per Whitmore Lake Education Association Contract

Base pay for a Bachelor's Degree is $45,450

Base pay for a Master’s Degree is $52,015

Additional steps given for experience

Full-time position

WORK LOCATION:

Whitmore Lake Elementary School

WHAT WE NEED:

A Special Education Teacher for Elementary students who will provide services to support students with IEPs and work with staff, students, and parents to ensure appropriate programming and an exceptional, personalized education. Someone who will be successful with a caseload of students including children with autism, speech and language disorders, cognitive impairments, emotional impairments, or other health impairments. Services will include time spent in the general education classrooms for inclusion and pull-out services (individual and small groups).

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Valid Michigan teacher’s certificate with special education endorsement (preference given to candidates with three years of experience and Teacher Consultant status.)
• Ability to work with young children in a cross-categorical setting using a variety of push-in and pull-out services
• Experience working with students with, emotional impairments and autism
• Experience with consulting in a general education setting.
• Experience with and knowledge of behavior management principles as well as positive behavior interventions and supports.
• Experience with and knowledge of curriculum adaptations
• Knowledge in the use of technology for communications and student instruction
• Demonstrated skills in parent consultation and working with diverse populations within the community.
• A philosophical position that is aligned with the WLPS mission of support in the least restrictive environment.
• A record of collaborative teamwork.
• Ability to administer and interpret results of disability specific assessments.
• Ability to write lesson plans, Special Education documents such as IEPs, and other related correspondence.
• Ability to direct the activities of others to execute student IEP goals.
• Ability to work professionally, collaboratively, and effectively with children, their families, and staff.
• Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain effective documentation.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Competitive salary structure

Customized retirement plan options

Excellent compensation package including up to full-family health coverage with long-term disability, medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Health Insurance Opt-Out Cash Bonus

Childcare tuition discount

Professional development, career growth, and promotion opportunities

Small school with a positive school culture built on support and collaboration

Whitmore Lake Public Schools, 8845 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical handicap, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, political belief or age in admission, treatment or participation in its programs, services and activities or in employment. For further information about this policy, contact the Superintendent's Office, 8845 Main St., Whitmore Lake, MI 734-449-4461.