PROJECTED Special Education Science Teacher for Calhoun County Youth Center

Calhoun ISD; Marengo Township (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun Intermediate School District is seeking a Projected Special Education Teacher – Science for Calhoun County Youth Center in Michigan. The role requires planning and directing learning activities, assessing student progress, and coordinating with specialists to support students with disabilities.

The candidate must hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate with the specified endorsements for Emotional Impairment, Learning Disabilities, or Cognitive Impairment, and a science endorsement

Qualifications

• Must hold Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements as listed above.
• Endorsements required for both special education and science at grades 6–12.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct learning activities for small groups.
• Evaluate student performance using formal and informal assessments.
• Diagnose student needs and plan individualized programs.
• Collaborate with staff to support students with disabilities.
• Maintain lesson plans and documentation of student progress.
• Coordinate meetings and conferences as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to district policies.

Education

Emotional Impairment (SE)

Learning Disabilities (SM)

Cognitive Impairment (SA)

Earth/Space Science / Science – Earth/Space Science (DH)

Biology / Science – Biology (DA)

Job description

NOTICE OF VACANCY (187 days/year)

*PROJECTED* SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – SCIENCE - CALHOUN COUNTY YOUTH CENTER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for teaching students in a special education classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned

• Plan and direct the learning activities for small groups of students according to their academic and behavioral needs.
• Evaluate student performance using formal and informal assessment activities/measurements.
• Diagnose specific student needs, plan and carryout individualized programs for each student.
• Shape appropriate academic and social behaviors, to provide positive adult role model and to evaluate student performances.
• Develop and implement behavioral classroom structures and behavioral program for students, including Functional Behavior Assessments, positive behavior interventions and behavior intervention plans.
• Plan and carryout classroom activities, social skills programs/training, community based instruction and other related educational experiences.
• Consult and coordinate instruction, behavioral management and other appropriate student services with other personnel who serve students with disabilities.
• Prepare and maintain lesson plans and documentation of student performance.
• Assist with planning curriculum, lessons and teaching methods.
• Evaluation, assessment and screening of students.
• Planning to meet individual student's and program needs.
• Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports and procedures including, but not limited to, lesson plans, behavioral data and student progress on IEP goals/objectives.
• Provide direction and information to teacher assistant(s).
• Travel to meet job requirements.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Participate/coordinate IEPT and other meetings as requested/required.
• Share information regarding community resources/agencies with parent/guardian as appropriate.
• Consult with other personnel including SSW, psychologists, administration, TA’s, others and parents to evaluate program effectiveness and assess student progress.
• Use various software packages for communication and documentation purposes.
• Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance.
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to Board Policies.
• Maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must have one of the following special education endorsements on a valid Michigan teaching certificate:
• Emotional Impairment (SE)
• Learning Disabilities (SM)
• Cognitive Impairment (SA)

AND

• Must have one of the following science endorsements on a valid Michigan teaching certificate:
• Earth/Space Science / Science – Earth/Space Science (DH): Grades 6–12
• Biology / Science – Biology (DA): Grades 6–12

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements as listed above.

DATE POSITION IS OPEN

November 18, 2026

DATE POSTING IS CLOSED

October 28, 2026; 4:00 p.m. (Internal); Until Filled (External)

SALARY

Commensurate with experience and contract in effect

CALHOUN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Notice of Complaint/Grievance Procedure for Federal and State Laws

Non-discrimination Notice

It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment. With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information.

Jessica Clothier

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Calhoun Intermediate School District

17111 G Drive North

Marshall, MI 49068

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Complaint/Grievance Procedure Notice

I. Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District’s staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator.

Jessica Clothier

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Calhoun Intermediate School District

17111 G Drive North

Marshall, MI 49068

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

II. The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with verbal answer to the complainant. S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps:

Step 1

A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days.

Step 2

If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days.

Step 3

If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent’s response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting.

The District’s Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District’s grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure.

A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the District Coordinator’s office.