Special Education Teacher – ASD (SV) Middle School (1)

Michigan Association of School Boards; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Park Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher – ASD (SV) for Middle School. The role focuses on adapting curricula, implementing ASD-specific strategies, and collaborating with general education to ensure inclusive practices.

Qualified candidates will hold Michigan SPED certification with an SV Autism Endorsement and prior center-based SPED experience. This full-time position follows the district’s calendar and salary per the LPEA Master Agreement.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Michigan SPED teaching certification.
• Endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV) required or preferred.
• Experience with SPED population and center-based programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt, modify, and align curricula for students with ASD.
• Assess and tailor instruction to individual needs.
• Implement trauma-informed/resiliency strategies and interventions.
• Develop and monitor individualized behavior plans.
• Coordinate with general education for LRE placement.
• Communicate effectively with school and community members.
• Maintain timely documentation and records.
• Collaborate with SPED supervisors and building principals.

Skills

SPED experience

Center-based program

Collaboration

START Training

Education

Michigan SPED certification

SV Autism Endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher – ASD (SV) Middle School (1)

Deadline: October 30, 2026
District/Organization: LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: According to LPEA Master Agreement

Special Education – Act 18 Funded
2026-2027 School Year
POSITION: Special Education Teacher – ASD (SV)

Middle School (1)
And any positions that result from the filling of this posting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Michigan Special Education Teacher Certification
• Appropriate Special Education Endorsement (SV) Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Experience with Special Education population preferred
• Experience working in a center based program preferred
• Must meet MCL 380.1531 & Administrative Rules Governing the Certification of MI Teachers
• START Training preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

DUTIES

• Adapting, accommodating, and modifying the general education curricula, pedagogy, and learning environments for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Assessing, teaching, and modifying instruction and curricula for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Knowledge and skills to implement trauma-informed/resiliency based strategies & interventions
• Aligning and adapting the student’s program with the general education curriculum
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized behavior management strategies and plans. Must prepare and implement behavior plans based upon functional behavioral assessments.
• Using a range of curriculum guides to assist with identifying functional goals.
• Employing current assessment instruments and approaches, intervention methodologies, strategies, and techniques that are appropriate for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder linking assessment outcomes to curriculum planning.
• Ability to complete records in a timely manner
• Possess skills to communicate to all members of the school & community
• Be able to meet the physical and mental demands of the teaching profession and the position
• Philosophy in accordance with Lincoln Park Public Schools
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to follow requirements of special education supervisors
• Classroom instruction and instructional leader for meeting the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Ability to coordinate and oversee Peer to Peer program
• Ability to work collaboratively with general education teachers to provide LRE for students with Autism
• Other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director of Special Education, Special Education Supervisor, and Building Principal(s)
WORK SCHEDULE: According to School Calendar
SALARY: According to LPEA Master Agreement