Special Education Teacher (CI)

Saginaw Area Consortium; Saginaw (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated teaching consortium in Saginaw seeks a Certified/Licensed Teacher-CI responsible for planning and implementing effective instructional programs. The ideal candidate will help guide students in fulfilling their academic potential and support their individual needs through tailored IEP strategies. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree and meet state certification requirements, demonstrating a strong commitment to educational excellence and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Meets professional teacher qualifications of District and State.
• Relevant teaching experience preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional programs for students.
• Maintain accurate records for students in caseload.
• Provide input to Building Principal regarding student needs.
• Coordinate and chair IEP meetings for assigned students.
• Disseminate paperwork within district timelines.
• Develop and document IEP goals and objectives.
• Plan and chair the IEP process for students on caseload.
• Oversee instructional services for all students on caseload and provide direct instruction as needed.
• Support general education staff with accommodations and supplemental needs.
• Provide supplemental instruction to support the general education curriculum.
• Maintain daily service schedules with frequency and duration.
• Assist with scheduling coursework for special education students.
• Provide input/reports to MET team for evaluation and placement.
• Adopt instructional strategies aligned with the district plan.
• Maintain ongoing communication with staff, administration and families.
• Stay updated on changes to special education regulations.
• Provide updated information after address changes to the special education office.
• Disseminate paperwork and send official copies within ten days.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Capacity to align curriculum

Willingness to seek instructional support

Desire to work in a multi-cultural setting

Ability to analyze data for decisions

Strong desire to build relationships with students

Data-driven instruction

Tiered instruction

Relationship building

Professional collaboration

PLC engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

State certification with endorsements

Single subject teaching credential

State certification with endorsements

Relevant teaching experience

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: Certified/Licensed Teacher-CI

Date Posted: 6/16/2025

Location: Saginaw Middle School

Date Available: 2025-26 School Year

Closing Date: Until Filled

District: Saginaw Public Schools

General Summary

Saginaw Public Schools Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Saginaw Public Schools teachers are committed and focused on rapid school Turnaround.

District Mission Statement

Our mission is to be a globally competitive school district that prepares and inspires students to achieve their full potential. #SPSDinpiresgreatness.

Turnaround Teacher Skills

• Capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to individual needs of students
• Willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
• Desire and ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
• Prioritize student‑learning needs over customs, routines and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change
• Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
• Competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions
• Skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network
• Strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students to exert academic influence
• Ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork and accountability that includes all stakeholders
• Willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while
  • Participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations
  • Collaboratively creating and executing clear, logical instructional plans
  • Coordinating instruction within and across grade levels
  • Trying out new ideas to improve student learning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
2. Knowledge of relevant technology
3. Critical thinking and problem solving skills
4. Verbal and written communication skills
5. Decision making skills
6. Organization and planning skills
7. Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
8. Ability to be flexible and adaptive
9. Ability to take initiative
10. Ability to record and report daily written records
11. Ability to pay attention to detail
12. Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals
13. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators and staff
14. Ability to work independently
15. Ability to learn new tasks quickly
16. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for timely coordination of scheduling of IEP, MET and Manifestation Determination meetings including parent notification/invitations for students assigned to their caseload
2. Maintenance of complete/accurate B‑worksheets, attendance and discipline/special education records for students assigned to their caseload
3. Provide input to Building Principal as to the impact of each student’s disability and how it affects discipline
4. Maintain and up‑to‑date binder of students’ most recent IEP’s and discipline actions/forms to be available for administrative review upon request
5. Provide parents with regular updates of student’s progress on IEP goals as often as general education report cards are provided
6. Planning, preparation and organization of the IEP document including development of appropriate goals and objectives
7. Plan, coordinate and chair the IEP process for students on their caseload
8. Oversee planning, provide and implement instructional services for all students assigned to their caseload
9. Provide direct instruction to students as determined through their IEP’s
10. Provide support to general education staff to assist with accommodations and supplemental needs of special education students
11. Provide supplemental instruction to support the general education curriculum to students on their caseload
12. Maintain a current schedule documenting the daily service of students including frequency and duration
13. Provide assistance and support to general education staff for the purpose of scheduling coursework for special education students
14. Provide input/reports and work with the MET team as needed for accurate evaluation and placement of special education students
15. Adopt and implement instructional strategies that align with the District strategic plan
16. Maintain and on‑going relationship through phone, e‑mail and collaboration with general education staff, administration and families to promote student success
17. Be aware of current updates to special education legislation and regulations and the impact/application it has to current practices
18. Provide updated information to the special education office with regards to the addition of students generated by a change of address
19. Disseminate all paperwork and send official copies to the records office within ten (10) days of meeting completion
20. Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution
2. Meet professional teacher education requirements of School, District, and State
3. Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
4. State certification including endorsements required for a specific subject/area
5. Relevant teaching experience

Salary

Based on education and experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Saginaw Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.