Special Education Teacher

MEMSPA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon Heights Public School is seeking a Special Education Teacher to coordinate and facilitate curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities. The role focuses on implementing IEPs and collaborating with families, staff, and specialists to support student growth in various placements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Special Education with State certification and has at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major in special education.
• Michigan Teacher Certification with endorsements for all subject areas taught.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience with special needs children.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements purposeful lesson plans and effective teaching strategies.
• Creates a conducive learning environment using varied teaching methods.
• Develops and implements IEPs and conducts IEP team meetings with parents and students.
• Uses assistive technology to support students with impairments and coordinates accommodations.
• Communicates progress with parents/guardians and administrative staff.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Deadline: December 10, 2026
District/Organization: Muskegon Heights Public School
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: $55K – $65K / year

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher. The purpose is to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of curriculum and instruction for content area program for the purpose of increasing students’ knowledge, understanding, and skills. If you are passionate, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting impact on young minds, we wants to speak to you!

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Plans and implements purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teacher strategies and maximizes time on task.
• Creates a classroom environment conductive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Utilizes research-based models, theories, and philosophies for teaching students with an array of disabilities within different placements.
• Assessing students with disabilities for identification and teaching.
• Using assistive technology devices to increase, maintain, or improve the capabilities of students with impairments.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating individual education programs (IEP).
• Planning, organizing, scheduling, and conducting individual education program (IEP) team meetings, including parental and student participation.
• Preparing students with disabilities for transitions consisting of preschool to elementary through post-secondary environments and employment.
• Develops, in accordance with the Academy guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, co-workers, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provides for the supervision of assigned student when circumstances require a brief absence from classroom.
• Implementing accommodations and modifications for classroom, district, and statewide assessments.
• Communicating, consulting, and collaborating with parents/guardians, other teachers, co-workers, administrators, and human services personnel.
• Provides progress and interim reports as required.
• Uses effective oral and written communication and expression.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree with major in a specific special education area. Masters preferred.

2. Valid Michigan Teacher Certification with the appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught.

3. Minimum 1 year of work experience with special needs children.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory criminal background check.

Work Location: In person