Special Education Teacher - Emotional Impairment, KEC Oakleigh

KEC Oakleigh; Grand Rapids (MI); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 79.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Robust benefits package

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Zusammenfassung

Kent Intermediate School District's KEC Oakleigh in Grand Rapids, Michigan seeks a Special Education Teacher – Emotional Impairment to deliver structured, evidence-based instruction aligned with IEPs. The role collaborates with staff, develops individualized objectives, and uses data-driven approaches to support students’ academic, social, and behavioral growth.

The position requires EI endorsement and a bachelor’s degree in education, with prior EI classroom experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited university.
• Special Education Certification with Emotional Impairment Endorsement.
• Experience in EI classrooms and with 9th-12th grade preferred.

Aufgaben

• Develop and promote the special education philosophy of service and delivery.
• Evaluate students’ skills using formal assessments.
• Plan comprehensive programs to develop academic, communication, social and community skills.
• Develop instructional objectives based on assessments and update as needed.
• Provide direct instruction for students with disabilities in academic, communication, social, and transition areas.
• Collect, maintain and analyze data on students’ progress and goals.
• Collaborate with staff to provide integrated services and support.
• Develop and monitor IEPs and document progress.
• Maintain electronic logs of goals, accommodations and services.
• Assess and modify instruction for EI students and implement behavior supports.

Kenntnisse

Special Education Certification

EI Endorsement

Bilingual/communication

Data collection & analysis

Collaboration

Behavior management

Technology integration

HQ status

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Special Education Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Special Education Teacher - Emotional Impairment, KEC Oakleigh

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894007

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Special Education Teacher – Emotional Impairment

Location: KEC Oakleigh

Classification: KIEA

Reports to and

Evaluated By: Principal/Administrator of KEC Oakleigh

Terms of

Employment:

Positions

Supervised: None

Broad Statement Of Responsibilities:

To provide structure and innovative instruction to students within the high school learning environment in order to meet all students’ needs. The work includes the use of evidence-based assessment, instruction and intervention practices in the prevention, assessment, intervention, and program design efforts that are integrated within the school. The teacher will work collaboratively with all members of the school and program to provide specially designed instruction in the areas determined by each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and promotion of the special education philosophy of service and delivery.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Evaluate students’ skills in learning, behavior, and communication using formalized assessments.
• Plan comprehensive educational program to develop academic, communication, social, and community skills for all students assigned to the class.
• Develop individual instructional objectives for students based on assessment, Extended and/or Grade Level Content Expectations and regularly update these objectives based on students’ skill acquisition.
• Provide direct instruction for students with disabilities, in the areas of academic skills, communication skills, social skills, and transition.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze data relating to students’ acquisition of functional, community-referenced skills.
• Cooperate in planning curriculum and instructional programs with other instructional and support personnel to encourage integrated team services for the students.
• Establish methods to utilize functional behavior assessment to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans within the classroom in accordance with district policies and center program procedures.
• Keep daily anecdotal records of students.
• Direct Instructional Support Specialists assigned to the program/classroom.
• Develop timely and compliant IEPs for eligible students.
• Document and share student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions for all students on caseload.
• Maintain an electronic log to document students’ goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services.
• Assessing, teaching, and modifying instruction and curricula for students with emotional impairments continuum related to all of the following:
  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized behavior management strategies and plans.
  • Adapting, accommodating, and modifying the general education curricula, pedagogy, and learning environments for students with emotional impairment.
  • Integrating academic instruction and curriculum with affective educational strategies for students with emotional impairment.
  • Collaborating with parents and service providers in educational, public, and private agencies to support students with emotional impairment.
  • Assessing students with emotional impairment related to collecting indirect and direct data on academic, social, and emotional functioning of students in order to develop reports and design, manage, and monitor interventions.
• Perform all other duties as appropriate and determined by Principal/Administrator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited university.
• Special Education Certification with Emotional Impairment Endorsement.
• Demonstrated success in special education or support service working with EI classrooms, 9 th -12 th grade preferred.
• Experience in delivering instruction in subject area content.
• Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to communicate informational ideas in spoken and written language for clear understanding.
• Ability to provide Highly Qualified (HQ) status.
• Experience working in Center Programs, preferred.
• Willingness to participate in all phases of the instructional program.
• Ability to work constructively with parents, students and staff.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification.
• Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Benefits: Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $54,386 to $79,339 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dave Rogers , Asst. Superintendent HR
• 2930 Knapp St. NE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]