Special Education Teacher

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Human Resources Consortium in Michigan is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide direct instruction for high school students and collaborate with general education staff to support student learning.

The role involves designing and implementing IEPs, delivering specially designed instruction, assessing progress, and communicating with families while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education required.
• Current Michigan Teacher Certification required.
• Current Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction for high school students with special education needs.
• Assess each student's progress and communicate with parents regularly.
• Develop IEP goals, chair IEPT meetings, and advocate for students on caseload.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and multidisciplinary team to support student learning.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare reports as required by district policies.

Skills

IEP design & implementation

Student assessment

Parent communication

Collaboration with multidisciplinary

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education/ Special Education Teacher
• Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Current Michigan Teacher Certification, required.
• Current Michigan Special Education Teaching Certificate, preferred.

The qualified candidate will provide instruction and support for students eligible for special education services. The individual will provide direct instruction for high school students, as well as, work collaboratively with general education teachers. The individual will assess each student's progress and communicate with parents continuously and consistently. This individual will also develop IEP goals, chair IEPT meetings, and advocate for students on caseload.

• Design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) that support student growth and success across your assigned caseload of students.
• Deliver Specially Designed Instruction tailored to each student's unique goals, strengths, and learning needs.
• Apply knowledge of high school general education curriculum to create meaningful and creative learning experiences.
• Utilize evidence-based strategies and resources to effectively deliver curriculum and specialized instruction.
• Include creativity and innovation into teaching to foster problem-solving, critical thinking, and student engagement.
• Accommodate general education curriculum, instructional strategies, and technology to meet diverse learning needs and ensure student access to content.
• Support students in district-required assessments and evaluations, helping them demonstrate their progress and abilities.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues to create a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including social workers, counselors, and speech-language pathologists to provide comprehensive student support.
• Maintain accurate, current student records and prepare timely reports in accordance with legal requirements, district policies, and administrative guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Building Principal.