Special Education Teacher — Diploma-Track & IEP Support

Lakeview School District; Lakeview (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview School District in Battle Creek, MI seeks a special education teacher to provide instruction designed for students with disabilities, aligned to IEPs, and integrated with diploma-track coursework. The role involves behavior support, data monitoring, and collaboration with staff to ensure student access to curriculum and graduation requirements.

The teacher will work with students in a structured environment, employing data-driven decision making, and communicate progress to families and

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction aligned to students' IEPs, while supporting access to Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements and diploma-track coursework.
• Teach district-approved curriculum through direct instruction, small-group instruction, guided practice, intervention, and structured academic support.
• Use student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals, adjust interventions, and communicate progress to the IEP team.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student access to diploma-track coursework, including accommodations and assessment supports.
• Maintain accurate records consistent with state and federal requirements, district procedures, and Board policies, including IEP implementation and progress monitoring.

Job description

Lakeview School District in Battle Creek, MI seeks a special education teacher to provide instruction designed for students with disabilities, aligned to IEPs, and integrated with diploma-track coursework. The role involves behavior support, data monitoring, and collaboration with staff to ensure student access to curriculum and graduation requirements.

The teacher will work with students in a structured environment, employing data-driven decision making, and communicate progress to families and