Inclusive Elementary Resource Teacher | Special Ed & PBIS

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Paw Paw Public Schools is seeking a full-time elementary special education teacher with SPED endorsement or currently enrolled in a program leading to the endorsement. You will design individualized instructional programs and collaborate with general educators, paraprofessionals, and providers to ensure appropriate accommodations and curriculum access.

You will participate in data-driven decision making to improve outcomes, provide professional development on best practices, and support PBIS and

Qualifications

• Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement or be actively enrolled in a program leading to an elementary certificate with SPED endorsement.
• Experience working with students who have diverse learning needs.
• Strong organizational skills and effective classroom management.
• Experience with co-teaching and inclusion models (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring BIPs and conducting FBAs (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized instructional programs for students on caseload.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to ensure accommodations and modifications.
• Participate in data-driven decision-making to improve student outcomes.
• Provide ongoing professional development and support on special education best practices, behavior management, and inclusive teaching.
• Secure and maintain CPI endorsement and participate in Crisis Prevention Intervention Team.
• Work with behavior specialist and staff to implement PBIS effectively.
• Utilize technology and evidence-based practices to enhance learning and engagement.
• Monitor student progress through data collection and adjust instruction as needed.
• Facilitate regular communication with parents/guardians to strengthen school-home partnerships.
• Foster a positive, equitable learning environment with high growth expectations.

Education

Michigan teaching certificate with SPED endorsement

Enrolled in program for elementary certificate with SPED endorsement

Experience with diverse learning needs

Strong organizational skills & classroom management

Co-teaching and inclusion models (preferred)

BIPs and FBAs knowledge/experience (preferred)

Job description

Paw Paw Public Schools is seeking a full-time elementary special education teacher with SPED endorsement or currently enrolled in a program leading to the endorsement. You will design individualized instructional programs and collaborate with general educators, paraprofessionals, and providers to ensure appropriate accommodations and curriculum access.

You will participate in data-driven decision making to improve outcomes, provide professional development on best practices, and support PBIS and