Special Education Teacher: Build Inclusive Classrooms

Sylvania; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Consolidated Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for Bishop Elementary to uphold high expectations and rigorous instructional practices aligned with IEPs. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, professional learning, and data-informed decision making to support each student.

The teacher will deliver district-approved curricula, coordinate IEP meetings, and maintain communication with parents while ensuring compliance with IDEA and state regulations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Creates, monitors, and maintains compliance with IEPs and Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Coordinates and conducts IEP meetings with parents, students, and staff.
• Provides the most favorable learning environment for students with special needs using ongoing observation and behavior intervention planning.
• Fully and independently implement the requirements of IDEA and Michigan’s Special Education regulations.
• Participate in district and school initiatives, adhere to building and district school improvement plans.

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree

Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement

Background check

Job description

Lincoln Consolidated Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for Bishop Elementary to uphold high expectations and rigorous instructional practices aligned with IEPs. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, professional learning, and data-informed decision making to support each student.

The teacher will deliver district-approved curricula, coordinate IEP meetings, and maintain communication with parents while ensuring compliance with IDEA and state regulations.