Special Education Teacher – Bishop Elementary

Memspa; Michigan; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Consolidated Schools district seeks a Special Education Teacher for Bishop Elementary to foster a positive classroom culture, uphold high expectations, and deliver instruction aligned with district standards and quality practices.

The candidate will collaborate with colleagues, communicate regularly with families, implement individualized education plans, and meet Michigan No Child Left Behind requirements, including a satisfactory background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement required.
• Must meet No Child Left Behind Standards as defined by the State of Michigan.
• Criminal background check satisfactory required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement

No Child Left Behind Standards (Michigan definition)

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Bishop Elementary

Deadline: September 25, 2026
District/Organization: Lincoln Consolidated Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: Per the Lincoln Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

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.