SMS Special Education Teacher - ASD

Battle Creek Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 51,500 - 87,883; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional $1,500 stipend per semester

Job summary

Battle Creek Public Schools is seeking a qualified Special Education professional for the Resource Room at Springfield Middle School. The district emphasizes outcome-driven instruction and individualized supports to help every Bearcat succeed.

The role focuses on delivering targeted instruction, monitoring progress, and coordinating with families and staff to implement IEPs. A BS/BA and Michigan Special Education credential are required, with competitive pay and a 188-day calendar.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse urban student populations.
• Experience with students who have disabilities.
• Experience developing academic and behavioral interventions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of special education law.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, small group, and whole-group instruction.
• Monitors student progress and behaviors.
• Maintains safe, orderly environment and supports students with health concerns.
• Plans curricula, lessons, behavior plans, and IEPs.
• Collaborates with staff and conducts IEP meetings.
• Uses data to drive decisions and track progress.

Skills

Diversity experience

Disabilities experience

Behavior interventions

Verbal & written communication

Special education knowledge

Education

BS or BA degree

Michigan Special Education credential

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education/ Special Education - Resource Room
• Date Posted: 7/28/2026
• Location: Springfield Middle School

Great things are happening at Battle Creek Public Schools!

Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan (between Chicago and Detroit), serving the City of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. With a bold goal of achieving 100% success for every Bearcat, we offer a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education.

In 2017, BCPS received an historic investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and we are continuing our transformation plan, advancing bold, top-to-bottom changes to provide a world-class career, college, and community-ready education for every student, in every grade, at every school. In May of 2023, we were thrilled to announce an average teacher pay increase of more than $10,000, positioning us as one of the best paying districts for teachers in Southwest Michigan.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides individual, small group, and whole-group instruction.
• Monitors student progress in the school environment including academic achievement and behaviors.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment, which may include monitoring specific health concerns of students in the classroom and teaches social skills.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, behavior plans, and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Aligns goals and objectives from individual students to meet the needs of all students.
• Uses data-based decision making to problem solve challenging situations.
• Collects data, reviews, analyzes, and revises implementation plans and interventions.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians of students.
• Evaluates student progress based on observations, data, and assessments, determines goals, objectives and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP procedures, data collection, behavior plans, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other staff for services.
• Conducts IEP team meetings.
• Uses technology to track student progress, prepare written reports, implement IEPs, and record progress.
• Attends staff and district meetings and trainings as required.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree
• Valid Michigan certificate withany Special Educationendorsement

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Successful experience working with a diverse population in an urban setting.
• Experience working with children who have disabilities.
• Experience in handling students with challenging behaviors, and teaching social skills.
• Experience in developing academic and behavioral interventions.
• Knowledge of special education law.
• Ability to clearly express ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Background in learning and behavior management.
• Ability to develop and maintain acceptable relationships with school staff

Salary

$51,500 -$87,883 (Potential for additional stipends)

• Additional $1,500 stipend (per semester)

Contract

188 Day Calendar

School Safety Clearance

The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees require for this check (estimated $73) are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race,color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height or marital status in its employment practices.