Special Education Teacher - Level 2

Otsego Public Schools Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsego Public Schools Inc. seeks a dedicated Full-Time Otsego High School Special Education Teacher (Level 2) for the 2026-27 school year. The posting requires Special Education K-12 certification with a disability endorsement and notes that experience in a secondary setting is preferred.

This is an internal posting with an October 15, 2026 deadline. The teacher will implement instruction with alternate achievement standards, coordinate with staff on services, and collaborate with families to

Qualifications

• Special Education K-12 Certification with one disability endorsement.
• Experience in the secondary school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students with special needs using alternate achievement standards focusing on functional and independence in addition to academics.
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise school support services.
• Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved alternative curricula.
• Confer with parents, administrators, social workers, or other professionals to develop IEPs for students' educational, functional, and social development.

Education

Special Education K-12 Certification with one disability endorsement

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

INTERNAL POSTING

DATE OF POSTING: October 8, 2026

TITLE OF POSITION: Otsego High School Special Education Teacher (Full-Time) Level 2

STARTING DATE: 2026-27 School Year

CLOSING DATE: October 15, 2026 @ 4:00 or Until Filled

Primary tasks (non-exhaustive list):

• Instruct students with special needs using alternate achievement standards focusing on functional and independence in addition to academics. In addition, pushing support into the general education classroom in order to meet students' varying needs.
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise school support services.
• Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved alternative curricula.
• Confer with parents, administrators, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, functional, and social development.

Requirements:

• Special Education K-12 Certification with one disability endorsement
• Experience in the secondary school setting preferred

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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.