Special Education Teacher

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Swartz Creek Community School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the Resource Room in Michigan. You will support students with diverse learning needs, collaborate with staff and families, and implement IEP goals to foster academic, social, and emotional growth.

The role requires a Michigan Teacher Certification with Special Education endorsement, experience with IEPs, and a collaborative, student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge and experience in working with IEPs and the IEP process.
• Ability to meet the individual needs of students.
• Knowledge of performance assessments.
• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively on a teaching team.
• Experience with administering individualized instruction to students in special education and general education as a push-in and pull-out instructor.
• Understanding of disabilities and their educational implications.
• Understanding of curriculum design and instructional strategies.
• Understanding and knowledge of learning theories and child development appropriate for various disabilities.
• Knowledge of Special Education laws and regulations.
• Compassionate and patient approach to working with students.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Flexibility to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Effective classroom management and behavior intervention skills.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current in the field of special education.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ unique learning needs and accommodations in the classroom.
• Collaborate with staff and families to implement IEP goals and progress.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist in implementing pull-in and push-in instructional strategies as needed.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Individualized instruction

Collaboration

Classroom management

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Michigan Teacher Certification with Special Education endorsement

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team! This role is all about supporting students’ unique learning needs, collaborating with staff and families, and making a meaningful impact every day. If you’re committed to helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, we’d love to have you apply and become part of our supportive school community.

Position: Special Education –Resource Room; Michigan Teacher Certificate

Direct Supervisor: Director of Student Services/Building Principal

Benefits: Eligible for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance upon hire.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
• Must possess a valid Michigan Teacher Certification with Special Education endorsement;
• Must possess knowledge and experience in working with IEPs and the IEP process;
• Must possess the ability to meet the individual needs of students;
• Must possess knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of performance assessments;
• Must possess a willingness and ability to work cooperatively on a teaching team;
• Must possess experience with administering individualized instruction to students in special education and general education as a push-in and pull-out instructor;
• Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of disabilities and their educational implications;
• Must possess an understanding of curriculum design and instructional strategies;
• Must possess an understanding and knowledge of learning theories and child development appropriate for various disabilities;
• Must possess knowledge of Special Education laws and regulations;
• Must possess a compassionate and patient approach to working with students;
• Must possess strong communication and collaboration skills working with students, parents, and colleagues;
• Must be flexible and able to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual student needs;
• Must possess effective classroom management and behavior intervention skills;
• Must possess a strong commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current in the field of special education.

Official transcripts are required upon hire

FLSA Status: Exempt

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Swartz Creek Community School District that no person shall be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, or any disability that does not impair the individual's ability to perform adequately.