Special Education-Level 4 Program Teacher

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron Valley Schools is seeking an enthusiastic Special Education Teacher to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other needs. The role requires collaboration with staff and families, and ongoing IEP progress monitoring.

The position emphasizes effective communication, adherence to Medicaid billing processes, and active participation in school meetings to benefit students. A Bachelor's degree and valid SPED certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with SPED endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cognitive Impairments (CI), Emotional Impairments (EI), or Learning Disabilities (LD).
• Endorsement ZG Elementary K-5 All Subjects preferred for Self-Contained Classroom.
• Must meet the Highly Qualified standard under ESSA or be recommended to a certificate/endorsement by an approved teacher preparation program.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students with IEPs requiring extensive ongoing support.
• Communicate progress to families and staff; report data on IEP goals and grades quarterly.
• Attend building and department meetings and collaborate with the team to support student outcomes.
• Must sign Medicaid-related documents and complete billing requirements daily.
• Other duties assigned by the special education director or building principal.

Skills

Special Education

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Special Education-Level 4 Program Teacher JobID: 16437

• Position Type: Special Education/ Special Education Teacher

Huron Valley Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, competent and effective teacher with experience in utilizing best practices supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Childhood

Developmental Delay, as well as other special needs. This teacher will need to be a highly

collaborative employee and effective communicator in using both verbal and written skills.

Position Type: Instructional/ Special Education Teacher

Reports To: Principal & Student Support Associate Director

Date Posted: 05/15/2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Special Educationendorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV), Cognitive Impairments (SA), Emotional Impairments (SE), or Learning Disabilities (SM).
• Additional Endorsement Preferred: ZG Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects in Self-Contained Classroom)
• Must meet the Highly Qualified standard under the ESSA OR be recommended to a certificate or endorsement, constituting full approval in a special education area by an institution of higher education signifying verification of completion of a teacher program, as approved by the State Board of Education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To effectively provide instruction to students with an Individualized Education Plan who exhibits a need for extensive, ongoing support across environments
• Information about Level 4 Programming from Oakland School's ISD Plan
• See page 22
• To effectively communicate in writing and verbally with students, staff and families.
• To progress monitor students growth on IEP goals, report data to families, and provide grades quarterly.
• To be engaged while attending building and department meetings.
• To be a learner of your content and other school related topics to benefit students.
• Must sign Consent to BIll for Medicaid and complete Medicaid documents for billing daily. All Medicaid documents must be uploaded to MiStar monthly.
• Other duties assigned by the special education director or the building principal

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's or higher required .

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS

Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resources Officer and Title VI Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.