Special Education Teacher | Kinderpath Program Leader

Memspa; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitzgerald Public Schools in Michigan seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Kinderpath program at Schofield Early Childhood Center. This role supports PreK-K learners during the 2026-2027 school year under the FEA contract.

The ideal candidate holds a Michigan Teaching Certificate with Endorsements in Cognitive Impairment or Autism Spectrum Disorder and has ASD teaching experience, knowledge of behavioral interventions, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Endorsements in SA - Cognitive Impairment or Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV) required.
• Prior ASD teaching experience preferred.
• Background in child development with special emphasis on language, communication, and cognitive development.
• Understanding of behavioral intervention techniques to support individual student and program structure, including the use of data from functional behavior analysis to guide the development of behavior intervention supports.
• Training with programs: START, TEACCH, Floor Time, ABA, P.B.I.S., CPI etc. preferred.
• Ability to develop curriculum with special emphasis on personal adjustment, regulation of emotions, communication, social skills and academics.
• Experience with data driven decision making.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on course planning, skill assessment, and instruction.
• Participate in professional development and implement best practices.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with others.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Develop assessments to measure student competency and learning plans.
• Assess student progress toward objectives and goals, and provide feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Manage student behavior to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and district policy.
• Accommodate learning disabilities with district specialists as needed.
• Encourage students to set and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Endorsement SA- Cognitive Impairment

Endorsement Autism Spectrum Disorder

ASD teaching experience

Behavioral intervention basics

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Tools

START program

TEACCH

Floor Time

ABA

P.B.I.S.

CPI

Job description

Fitzgerald Public Schools in Michigan seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Kinderpath program at Schofield Early Childhood Center. This role supports PreK-K learners during the 2026-2027 school year under the FEA contract.

The ideal candidate holds a Michigan Teaching Certificate with Endorsements in Cognitive Impairment or Autism Spectrum Disorder and has ASD teaching experience, knowledge of behavioral interventions, and strong collaboration skills.