Special Education Teacher Level 1

Otsego Public Schools Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsego Public Schools is seeking a dedicated High School Special Education Teacher (Level 1) to join our secondary staff for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time position requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement and prior experience in Level 1 SPED, preferably at the secondary level.

The role focuses on delivering instruction to students with special needs and collaborating with staff to implement IEPs.

Qualifications

• Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience in Level 1 special education preferred.
• Experience at the secondary level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students with special needs in core content using varied techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers/administrators to develop or revise secondary programs.
• Plan/schedule lessons following approved curricula.
• Confer with parents and professionals to develop IEPs for student development.

Skills

Special Education

IEP development

Collaborative teaching

Lesson planning

Education

Michigan Teacher Certificate (Special Education endorsement)

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

DATE OF POSTING: October 19, 2026

TITLE OF POSITION: Otsego High School Special Education Teacher (Full-Time) Level 1

STARTING DATE: 2026-27 School Year

CLOSING DATE: October 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Otsego Public Schools’ staff is the heart of the district, and we are looking to add a Special Education teacher to our secondary staff.

Primary tasks (non-exhaustive list):

• Instruct students with special needs in core content using a variety of techniques, such as pull out intervention groups and push in support into the general education classroom in order to meet students' varying needs.
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise secondary school programs.
• Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Confer with parents, administrators, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, or social development.

Requirements:

• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate, with Special Education endorsement
• Experience in level 1 special education preferred
• Experience at the secondary level preferred

See job description for more information, including duties and responsibilities

This method of posting jobs meets the requirements of our union groups to notify employees of vacancies. Positions may not be open to the public due to internal candidates and the bidding process.

Statement of Assurance:

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.