Special Education Teacher

MEMSPA; Holly (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Holly Area Schools is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to provide specially designed instruction to elementary students and collaborate with general education teachers to implement IEP goals.

The successful candidate will assess progress, chair IEPT meetings, and advocate for students on caseload while maintaining accurate records and aligning with state standards. Collaboration with Social Work for behavior plans is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Current Michigan Teacher Certification, required.
• Current Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate, preferred.
• Endorsement of CI or ASD, preferred.
• Provide Specially Designed Instruction to meet IEP goals.
• chair IEPT/MET meetings within required timelines.
• Coordinate with general education staff to align curricula with IEPs.
• Maintain accurate student records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide Specially Designed Instruction to meet individual IEP goals.
• Schedule, attend, and conduct MET and IEPT meetings within timelines.
• Orient instruction toward achieving IEP goals.
• Maintain student records and prepare required reports.
• Collaborate with Social Work staff on behavior plans.
• Utilize evidence-based resources to support curriculum.
• Demonstrate creativity to aid problem solving and higher-order thinking.
• Adapt general education curriculum for students with disabilities.

Skills

Special Education

IEP collaboration

Behavior plans

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Michigan Teacher Certification

CI/ASD endorsements (preferred)

Job description

Deadline: November 8, 2026
District/Organization: Holly Area Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Current Michigan Teacher Certification, required.
• Current Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate, preferred.
• Endorsement of CI or ASD, preferred.

The qualified candidate will provide instruction and support to students eligible for special education at the elementary level in the classroom. The individual will provide direct instruction for elementary school students, as well as, working collaboratively with general education teachers. The individual will assess the student’s progress and keep parents updated. This individual will also develop IEP goals, chair IEPT meetings, and advocate for students on caseload.

• Provide Specially Designed Instruction to meet the needs of each individual student’s goals and objectives outlined in their IEP.
• Schedule, attend, and conduct Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) and Individualized Educational Planning Team (IEPT) meetings within required timelines.
• Orient the learning process toward the achievement of specific IEP goals.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students’ activities, including abiding by timelines, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and Essential Element State Standards.
• Work collaboratively with Social Work staff in developing and implementing behavior plans.
• Utilize evidence-based resources to facilitate the prescribed curriculum.
• Demonstrate creativity and innovativeness in teaching styles to assist special needs students with problem solving and higher order thinking skills.
• Accommodate the general education curriculum for special needs students, based upon the variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Assist special needs students in the assessment and evaluation measures required by the district.
• Establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with all staff, students, and parents.

This position reports to the Building Principal.