Special Education Teacher

Memspa; Clare (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clare Public Schools is seeking a full-time Special Education teacher with MI certification and endorsed in Cognitive Impairment, Emotional Impairment, Autism, or Learning Disabilities. The role requires managing a special education caseload, conducting IEP meetings, and ensuring compliance with IDEA and MARSE rules.

You will provide data-driven, differentiated instruction to students in an inclusive setting, collaborate with staff, and complete IEP forms while preserving confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Cognitive Impairment (SA), Emotional Impairment (SE), Autism (SV) or Learning Disabilities (SM) Endorsement.
• Working knowledge of IEP and Special Education documents.
• Ability to manage special education caseload and conduct IEP meetings.
• Ability to complete IEP forms and monitor compliance with IDEA and MARSE rules.
• Ability to provide differentiated instruction based on student data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Familiarity with student information systems and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage special education caseload and conduct IEP meetings.
• Complete IEP forms and monitor compliance with IDEA and MARSE rules.
• Provide differentiated instruction based on individual student data.
• Incorporate strategic interventions based on data.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Maintain an orderly classroom environment and use technology appropriately.

Skills

IEP Knowledge

Differentiated Instruction

Data Analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Problem-Solving

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement

Job description

Deadline: November 6, 2026
District/Organization: Clare Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: Current bargaining unit salary schedules can be viewed on our website at www.clare.k12.mi.us; total salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate and qualifications as determined by the Superintendent of Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Cognitive Impairment (SA), Emotional Impairment (SE), Autism (SV), or Learning Disabilities (SM) Endorsement
  • Additional endorsements will enhance your application
• Working knowledge of IEP and Special Education documents
  • Ability to manage special education caseload, including conducting IEP meetings
  • Ability to complete IEP forms and monitor compliance with IDEA and MARSE rules
• Ability to make accommodations based on individual student data
• Ability to identify and incorporate strategic and intensive interventions as dictated by individual student data
• Ability to work with special needs students in an inclusive setting
• Able to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching
• Possess well-developed problem-solving skills
• Possess sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters
• Possess working knowledge of best practice strategies; able to make research-based decisions
• Ability to collect and analyze data to assess student achievement
• Ability to provide differentiated instruction for students
• Possess knowledge of and abide by Michigan Code of Educational Ethics
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to provide and maintain an orderly classroom environment
• Competency with emerging computer technologies (keyboarding, internet, email) and familiarity with student information systems
• Pass background check

For further information, please see the attached job posting. Thank you for your interest in Clare Public Schools!