Elementary Special Education Teacher - IEP Advocate

Oakland Schools; Davisburg (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Human Resources Consortium seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction and support to elementary students in a collaborative setting. You will work with general education teachers, assess progress, and keep families informed.

You will develop IEP goals, chair IEPT meetings, and advocate for students on your caseload under the Building Principal's supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• Current Michigan Teacher Certification required.
• Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate preferred.
• Endorsement CI or ASD preferred.
• Develops IEP goals and chairs IEPT meetings (as part of the caseload).

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support to elementary students eligible for special education.
• Deliver direct instruction and collaborate with general education teachers.
• Assess student progress and keep parents updated.
• Develop IEP goals, chair IEPT meetings and advocate for students on caseload.
• Report to Building Principal and maintain compliant records.

Skills

IEP goals

Collaboration with teachers

Student assessment

Creativity in teaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Michigan Teacher Certification

Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate (preferred)

CI/ASD endorsement (preferred)

Job description

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Special Education Teacher
  
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Current Michigan Teacher Certification, required.
• Current Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate, preferred.
• Endorsement of CI or ASD, preferred.

The qualified candidate will provide instruction and support to students eligible for special education at the elementary level in the classroom. The individual will provide direct instruction for elementary school students, as well as, working collaboratively with general education teachers. The individual will assess the student's progress and keep parents updated. This individual will also develop IEP goals, chair IEPT meetings, and advocate for students on caseload.

• Provide Specially Designed Instruction to meet the needs of each individual student's goals and objectives outlined in their IEP.
• Schedule, attend, and conduct Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Educational Planning Team (IEPT) meetings within required timelines.
• Orient the learning process toward the achievement of specific IEP goals.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students' activities, including abiding by timelines, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and Essential Element State Standards.
• Work collaboratively with Social Work staff in developing and implementing behavior plans.
• Utilize evidence-based resources to facilitate the prescribed curriculum.
• Demonstrate creativity and innovativeness in teaching styles to assist special needs students with problem solving and higher order thinking skills.
• Accommodate the general education curriculum for special needs students, based upon the variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Assist special needs students in the assessment and evaluation measures required by the district.
• Establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with all staff, students, and parents.

This position reports to the Building Principal.

Postings current as of 10/27/2026 4:31:40 PM CST.

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