Special Education Teacher

Gpsjackets; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Greenville Public Schools seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher to support students with autism spectrum disorder. The teacher will design individualized instructional programs and collaborate with general education staff and families to promote inclusive education.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and a Michigan teaching certificate, with ASD endorsement preferred. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a 1.0 FTE schedule at Lincoln Heights Elementary.

Qualifications

• Must be highly qualified to teach special education
• Ability to differentiate instruction and modify curriculum
• Strong collaboration and communication with staff, parents, and students
• Knowledge of IEP development and special education laws

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to student needs
• Provide specially designed instruction for students with disabilities
• Utilize instructional strategies and assistive technology to support learning
• Lead direct instruction in academic, social-emotional, and life skills
• Attend IEP meetings and maintain documentation in compliance with laws

Skills

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ASD endorsement preferred

Michigan teaching certificate

Job description

Title

Elementary Special Education Teacher - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) credentials preferred

Location

Lincoln Heights Elementary

Classification

Greenville Education Association Master Agreement 2024 - 2027

Reports to

Principal

Schedule

1.0 FTE

Salary

$46,483 - $97,543 per year, based upon relevant prior work experience and education

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, LTD, and life

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher will design and implement individualized instructional programs to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to student needs
• Provide specially designed instruction to meet the individual learning needs of students with disabilities
• Utilize specialized instructional strategies and assistive technology to support student learning
• Provide direct instruction in academic, social-emotional, and life skills
• Conduct assessments to determine student strengths, challenges, and progress
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals
• Implement behavior management strategies and support students in developing self-regulation skills
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Work closely with general education teachers to support inclusion
• Collaborate with parents/guardians to discuss student progress and strategies for success
• Communicate regularly with paraprofessionals, therapists, and other support staff
• Attend IEP meetings and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with special education laws
• Maintain an organized and structured classroom environment
• Provide guidance to paraprofessionals
• Ensure compliance with federal and state special education regulations
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices
• Commitment to regular and predictable attendance
• Adherence to Greenville Public Schools' core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility

Qualification Requirements

• Highly qualified to teach special education
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction and modify curriculum
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Knowledge of IEP development and special education laws
• Satisfactory background check

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) preferred

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate
• ASD endorsement preferred

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. Employees will occasionally kneel, squat, and stoop while interacting with students. Employees will use their hands to handle, control, grasp, move, and feel documents and office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach above head and shoulder level. Occasionally required to carry, lift, and move up to 50 pounds and provide proper crisis intervention as needed. In-person work is required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Communication: The employee must have clear speaking and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively and appropriately in person and on the telephone. Ability to write businesscorrespondence in a professional manner. Ability to present information to small and large groups.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use good judgment in making decisions.
• Interpersonal: Maintain and encourage a safe environment for all students, staff, and the community. Effective organizational skills. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to be flexible in dealing with staff, students, parents, and the community. Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, dependability, honesty, and self-motivation while performing the duties of the position. Exhibits a positive image as a representative of the school district.
• Mathematics: Ability to perform basic math computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Environmental: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is exposed to infections and biological hazards at a greater risk than the average person. The employee must be able to work under fluorescent lighting. The employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and is therefore subject to varying weather conditions.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Greenville Public Schools Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.