Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher, Level 2

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsego Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute, Special Education Teacher - Level 2 for Washington Street Elementary. The starting date is the 2026-27 school year, with a closing date of September 21, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Responsibilities include instructing students with significant disabilities using functional and independence-focused methods, collaborating with staff to develop support services, and planning lessons to align with approved curricula.

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours required.
• Experience in the school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students with special needs using functional and independence-focused approaches.
• Collaborate with teachers/administrators to develop and evaluate support services.
• Plan and schedule lessons following approved alternative curricula.
• Develop individual education plans (IEPs) with parents and staff to support student development.

Education

60 college credit hours

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

DATE OF POSTING: September 14, 2026

TITLE OF POSITION: Long-Term Substitute, Special Education Teacher - Level 2

Washington Street Elementary

STARTING DATE: 2026-27 School Year

CLOSING DATE: September 21, 2026 at 4:00pm

Otsego Public Schools’ staff is the heart of the district, and we are looking to add a Long-Term Substitute Special Education teacher to our elementary staff.

Primary tasks (non-exhaustive list):

• Instruct students with special needs using alternate achievement standards focusing on functional and independence in addition to academics. In addition, pushing support into the general education classroom in order to meet students’ varying needs.
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise school support services.
• Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved alternative curricula.
• Confer with parents, administrators, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students’ educational, functional, and social development.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 60 college credit hours
• Experience in the school setting preferred

Some teaching experience strongly preferred; strong desire to teach students with significant disabilities.

See job description for more information, including duties and responsibilities

Statement of Assurance:

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