Special Education Teacher

Lincoln Consolidated Schools; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Consolidated Schools in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs. You will design and implement instruction, monitor progress, and collaborate with peers to ensure rigorous, standards-aligned outcomes.

Strong communication with families is essential to keep guardians informed about progress and wellbeing, and you will maintain high expectations while using quality instructional practices tailored to student learning needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement(s).
• Must meet No Child Left Behind Standards as defined by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain a positive classroom and school culture.
• Develop and deliver lessons aligned to established curriculum.
• Maintain high levels of communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and wellbeing.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement(s)

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Special Education Teacher creates and sustains a community of learners through the development of a positive classroom and school culture, by holding rigorous and high expectations for students and by utilizing quality instructional practices matched to student learning needs. The Special Education Teacher continuously improves their practice through professional learning and collaboration with peers. The Special Education Teacher supervises students, develops and delivers lessons, utilizes established curriculum and maintains high levels of communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and wellbeing.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Possession of a Bachelor’s or higher degree.
Valid Michigan teacher's certificate with Special Education endorsement(s) required.
Must meet No Child Left Behind Standards as defined by the State of Michigan.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Applicants must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan.