Special Education Teacher - MOCI

Sylvania; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 53,828 - 81,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid personal days

Job summary

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher for MOCI for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes delivering direct instructional programming, managing classroom activities and supervising instructional assistants in a Centerbased program with opportunities at community sites.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with SPED certification and a Michigan teaching certificate, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with SPED certification.
• Possession of a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Working knowledge of current practices and trends in education of developmentally disabled students.
• Ability to supervise and manage programs/services developed for students.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular functional assessment of students' interests and abilities.
• Develops daily instructional plans to address deficits.
• Maintains accurate data keeping systems and student records.
• Manages overall classroom activities.
• Makes referrals for specialized therapeutic and support services.
• Collaborates with the LEA to coordinate services for transition goals.
• Develops relationships with employers to advocate employment for individuals with disabilities.
• Supervises and evaluates instructional assistants and provides training.

Skills

Planning/Organizational Skills

Decision Making Abilities

Interpersonal Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher with SPED certification

Michigan teaching certificate

Job description

MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher, MOCI Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year

CLASSIFICATION: Professional

REPORTS TO: Program Principal

SUPERVISES: Instructional Assistant(s)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/.

TERMS

This position is a 185 work day position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days and sick time paid.

Negotiated long term disability, paid by the district up to $30 per month. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY RANGE

This position is on the Centerbased Professional Scale - $53,828-81,984.00 (BA scale, lanes for BA+20, MA, MA+30, and MA+60 available) per year depending on experience and education.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

Teachers provide direct instructional programming for students, manage classroom activities, manage student behaviors, integrate classroom instruction with other therapeutic services and supervise classroom instructional assistant(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree or greater, with certification in special education.
• Possession of a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• A working knowledge of current practices and trends in the education of developmentally disabled students.
• An ability to supervise and manage the implementation of programs/services developed for students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A working knowledge of the dynamics of human learning and communications development.
• Some practical experience in vocational training and or job coach certification.
• 3-5 years secondary teaching experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs regular functional assessment of students interests and abilities.
• Develops daily instructional plans to remedy deficits determined by assessment through evaluation and monitoring of students' independence and employment goals.
• Maintains accurate and legally adequate data keeping systems and student records.
• Manages overall classroom activities.
• Makes referrals for other specialized therapeutic and support services.
• Strong knowledge of community agencies to support students post-secondary goals.
• Ability to collaborate with the LEA to ensure the coordination of services to meet the student's transition goals.
• Has the ability to develop relationships with employers in the community and are able to advocate for the employment of individuals with disabilities.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned instructional assistants; provides training and support and schedules their activities.
• Remains alert to signs of health, behavior or other problems potentially injurious or detrimental to the students. Reports problems to the proper authorities.
• Attends meetings and conferences as required as well as builds relationships with the host district to ensure that the program adheres to the host district's policies and procedures.
• Maintains a positive relationship with parents, guardians and other caregivers.
• Implements positive behavior supports within the classroom.
• Upholds the Code of Conduct for Wesley School staff.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Program Principal.

NOTABLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

There are frequent requirements to lift, hold and move moderate to heavy weight.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

Travel to and from local instructional sites and to meetings and conferences throughout the state is required.

EVALUATION

Teachers on probationary status are evaluated at least annually. All other teachers are evaluated according to Michigan law, Board policy, and the current bargained agreement.

CREDENTIALS, SPECIAL SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

• Planning/Organizational Skills – Teachers must plan and organize their daily classroom activities to achieve the individual goals established for their students.
• Decision Making Abilities – Teachers must make frequent decisions regarding classroom activities, student performance, instructional strategies, etc. on a daily basis. Although support is always available, good decision making is important as well as the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Interpersonal Skills – It is vital that teachers interact well and maintain rapport with parents and other caregivers, agency personnel and instructional assistants.
• Supervisory Skills – Classroom teachers must direct the efforts of instructional assistants to achieve an integrated and effective instructional environment. Good supervisory skills are vital to this endeavor.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT

Advancement is possible to available positions within the Special Education department, with appropriate credentials and experience.

WORK LOCATION(S)

Most work is performed in Centerbased Programs, community-based instructional sites or community job placement sites.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS

Travel to and from local instructional sites and to meetings and conferences throughout the state is required.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination 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. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at [phone]. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at [phone].