Innovative Special Education Teacher - Resource Programming

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 47,854 - 94,408; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Resource Programming at Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy in Grand Rapids, MI. The role includes developing IEPs, coordinating services, and ensuring compliance for scholars on caseloads.

You will differentiate instruction, collaborate with general education staff, and contribute to district initiatives while supporting students in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s in education with SPED endorsement and Michigan certification.
• Demonstrated ability to develop IEPs and monitor compliance.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop Individualized Education Program(s) based on evaluation data and best practices.
• Support scholar learning in the least restrictive environment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet progress per Academic Plan.
• Document progress on goals, accommodations, and services.
• Collaborate with service providers and general education teachers.
• Maintain logs for Medicaid billing and IEP-related services.
• Participate in RtI and PBIS initiatives and school meetings.

Skills

IEP case management

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with teams

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education with SPED endorsement

Michigan teaching certification

Job description

Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Resource Programming at Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy in Grand Rapids, MI. The role includes developing IEPs, coordinating services, and ensuring compliance for scholars on caseloads.

You will differentiate instruction, collaborate with general education staff, and contribute to district initiatives while supporting students in the least restrictive environment.