High School Special Ed Teacher – Emotional Impairment

MEMSPA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Retirement program (PSLF)

Job summary

Kent ISD – Center Programs – KEC Beltline seeks a Special Education Teacher for Emotional Impairment in a high school setting. This 182-day, union position involves delivering EI instruction and developing IEP-based plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires EI endorsement, strong collaboration with parents and staff, and proficiency in integrating technology into instruction. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited university.
• Special Education Certification with Emotional Impairment Endorsement.
• Experience in EI classrooms, 9th-12th grade preferred.
• Experience delivering instruction in subject area content.
• Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to communicate informational ideas clearly in spoken and written language.
• HQ status indicated by certification.
• Experience in Center Programs preferred.
• Willingness to participate in all phases of the instructional program.
• Ability to work constructively with parents, students and staff.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification.
• Must pass criminal background check as required by school policy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and promotion of special education philosophy of service and delivery.
• Maintain regular attendance as an essential job function.
• Evaluate students’ skills using formalized assessments.
• Plan educational program to develop academic, communication, social, and community skills.
• Develop instructional objectives based on assessment and regularly update them.
• Provide direct instruction in academics, communication, social, and transition skills.
• Collect and analyze data on student progress and functional skills.
• Collaborate with staff to plan curriculum and services.
• Use behavior assessments to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Develop IEPs for eligible students and document progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology integration

Collaboration

Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Special Education Certification EI Endorsement

Job description

Kent ISD – Center Programs – KEC Beltline seeks a Special Education Teacher for Emotional Impairment in a high school setting. This 182-day, union position involves delivering EI instruction and developing IEP-based plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires EI endorsement, strong collaboration with parents and staff, and proficiency in integrating technology into instruction. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, with comprehensive benefits.