Emotionally Impaired SPED Teacher — Empower Students

Kalamazoo RESA; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits through Michigan’s

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is seeking a Special Education Teacher - Emotionally Impaired for Valley Center School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role focuses on planning individualized instruction, collaborating with families and school staff, and implementing strategies to support students with EI needs.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and a Michigan Teaching Certificate with EI endorsement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate with EI endorsement required.
• Endorsement in Emotional Impairment required.
• Experience with IEPs and collaboration with school staff and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Align services with KRESA core values and culture principles to engage and serve all students.
• Plan curricula and lessons to meet individual student needs and levels.
• Collaborate with parents, administrators, psychologists, social workers to develop IEPs.
• Instruct students in academics, social skills, and life skills using varied teaching methods.
• Schedule and participate in MET, IEPT meetings.
• Teach positive behavior support and behavior modification techniques.
• Maintain classroom and behavior management.
• Assist students with basic computer skills and problem-solving.
• Observe and report student progress; maintain confidentiality.
• Develop instructional strategies to meet classroom goals.
• Adapt to changes and plan for additional resources as needed.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Classroom management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.)

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Endorsement in Emotional Impairment

Job description

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is seeking a Special Education Teacher - Emotionally Impaired for Valley Center School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The role focuses on planning individualized instruction, collaborating with families and school staff, and implementing strategies to support students with EI needs.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and a Michigan Teaching Certificate with EI endorsement.