Special Education Long Term Substitute Teacher

Rockford; Michigan; On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockford Middle School is seeking a Long Term Substitute Teacher for the Special Education programing. Start date is 11/6/2026, with Date Available 11/06/2026 and position posted on 10/19/2026.

The role involves assessing student needs, developing and implementing IEPs, and coordinating with parents and staff to ensure continuity of instruction for students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed to teach special education as per state license.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates the needs of students
• Develops individualized educational programs and lesson plans
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences based on students' needs and abilities
• Provides instruction in individual or group sessions
• Formulates and implements functional behavior assessment and behavior plan
• Participates in child study meetings
• Maintains appropriate records
• Prepares progress reports
• Communicates with parents promptly
• Maintains positive communications with students, parents and staff
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and shares knowledge for curriculum improvement
• Attends workshops, seminars, conferences and staff/department meetings
• Protects students, equipment and facilities; takes necessary precautions

Education

State license issued by Minnesota

Job description

Special Education Long Term Substitute Teacher JobID: 1233

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Long term Substitute
  
• Date Posted:
  10/19/2026
  
• Location:
  Rockford Middle School
  
• Date Available:
  11/06/2026
  

Position: Long Term Substitute - Middle School

Start Date: 11/6/2026

Description:

Performs intermediate skilled human support work providing students with special needs educational programing and services, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Special Education Coordinator. Occasional oversight is exercised over para-professionals.

Job Summary:

• Assesses and evaluates the needs of students
• Develops individualized educational programs and lesson plans
• Translates lesson plans into learning experience based on the needs and abilities of students
• Provides instructions in individual or group sessions
• Formulates and implements functional behavior assessment and behavior assessment plan
• Participates in child study meetings
• Maintains appropriate records
• Prepares progress reports
• Communicates with parents in a timely manner
• Maintains positive and constructive communications with students, parents and staff
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continued improvement of curriculum
• Attends workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff and department meetings
• Protects students, equipment and facilities taking necessary and reasonable precautions

Qualifications:

An appropriate license issued by the State of Minnesota is required.

Salary:

$259.01/day

Contact Information:

Paul Warzecha-Principal
763-477-5831 -ext.2002
[e-mail]
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