Inspire Learning as a Special Education Teacher

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy; Muskegon Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher to coordinate and facilitate IEP-driven instruction for students with disabilities in a content-area program.

The position emphasizes collaboration with parents, teachers, and administrators; Michigan certification in special education and experience with diverse needs are required. This is an in-person role in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major in a specific special education area. Masters preferred.
• Valid Michigan Teacher Certification with the appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience with special needs children.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teacher strategies and maximizes time on task.
• Creates a classroom environment conductive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Utilizes research-based models, theories, and philosophies for teaching students with an array of disabilities within different placements.
• Assessing students with disabilities for identification and teaching.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating individual education programs (IEP).
• Planning, organizing, scheduling, and conducting IEP team meetings with parental and student participation.
• Communicating, consulting, and collaborating with parents/guardians, other teachers, co-workers, administrators, and human services personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Masters preferred

Valid Michigan Teacher Certification with endorsements

Job description

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher to coordinate and facilitate IEP-driven instruction for students with disabilities in a content-area program.

The position emphasizes collaboration with parents, teachers, and administrators; Michigan certification in special education and experience with diverse needs are required. This is an in-person role in a supportive school community.