Special Education Teacher

Michigan Association of School Boards; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaming and Technology Academy of Saginaw is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to coordinate and implement curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities in an in-person setting. The role emphasizes developing IEPs, collaborating with parents and staff, and employing diverse instructional strategies to maximize student outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in special education, Michigan teaching certification, and at least one year of experience with students

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major in a specific special education area.
• Masters degree preferred for advanced pract
• Valid Michigan Teacher Certification with the appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience with special needs children.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that maximize time on task.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning using varied teaching strategies.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates IEPs and coordinates IEP team meetings with parents and guardians.
• Uses assistive technology to support students' learning and success.
• Communicates and collaborates with parents, teachers, administrators, and human services personnel.
• Provides progress and interim reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education

Masters preferred

Job description

Deadline: October 18, 2026
District/Organization: Gaming and Technology Academy of Saginaw
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: 55000.00-65000.00

We are seeking aSpecial 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