Empowering Special Education ELR Teacher

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Education stipend

188 Day Calendar

Professional development opportunities

Home purchase assistance up to $20k

Job summary

Battle Creek Public Schools in Michigan is seeking a Special Education/ Early Learning Room (ELR) Teacher for the 188-day calendar. The role focuses on individual and small-group instruction, IEP planning, data-driven progress monitoring, and collaboration with staff, parents, and community partners.

Candidates must hold a BS/BA degree and a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement; experience with diverse learners and behavior interventions is valued.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required.
• Valid Michigan Teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience with diverse student populations in urban settings preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs and instructional plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration with families.
• Familiarity with data-based decision making and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, small group, and whole-group instruction.
• Monitors student progress in academics and behaviors.
• Maintains a safe, orderly classroom and teaches social skills.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs.
• Aligns student goals to meet diverse needs.
• Uses data to inform decisions and revise interventions.
• Collects data, reviews progress, and documents outcomes.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians.
• Evaluates progress and sets future goals.
• Prepares report cards, IEP procedures, and related records.
• Coordinates with staff for services and conducts IEP meetings.
• Uses technology to track progress and document IEPs.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion experience

Behavior intervention planning

IEP knowledge

Communication skills

Educational law knowledge

Education

BS or BA degree

Job description

Battle Creek Public Schools in Michigan is seeking a Special Education/ Early Learning Room (ELR) Teacher for the 188-day calendar. The role focuses on individual and small-group instruction, IEP planning, data-driven progress monitoring, and collaboration with staff, parents, and community partners.

Candidates must hold a BS/BA degree and a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement; experience with diverse learners and behavior interventions is valued.