Special Education Teacher (summers off)

Functional Behavior Services; Iron River (MI); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

MPSERS retirement program

Professional development opportunities

Summers off

Descripción de la vacante

West Iron County Public Schools seeks a caring Special Education Teacher to join the Iron River, Michigan team. The role will be determined based on candidate qualifications and endorsements.

You will plan, deliver, and assess instruction, differentiate lessons, and collaborate with families and staff to support students with diverse needs. This full-time position includes summers off and opportunities for professional growth.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate is required.
• Special Education Endorsement(s) preferred.
• Experience helps, but heart matters just as much as years in a classroom.
• Ability to deliver meaningful instruction for students with special education eligibility.
• A professional, encouraging approach that helps motivate students and families.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Willingness to keep learning and try new approaches to teaching.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, deliver, and assess instruction based on individual student needs.
• Provide differentiated instruction, accommodations, and interventions using student data.
• Support students with a variety of learning and special education needs.
• Create a structured, positive, and productive classroom environment.
• Work closely with general education teachers, support staff, families, and administrators.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction when needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.
• Use technology to manage records, analyze student data, and support instruction.

Conocimientos

Special education

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Special Education Endorsement

Descripción del empleo

West Iron County Public Schools is looking for a caring, creative, and collaborative Special Education Teacher to join their team in Iron River, Michigan. Grade level and assignment will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and endorsements.

This is a great opportunity for an educator who enjoys helping students build confidence, develop new skills, and make progress in ways that work for them.

What We Offer.

• $44,739 – $77,205 annual starting salary based on education and years of experience.
• Health insurance. No health insurance needed? We’ll pay you $115.38 – $284.61/month instead based on your coverage (yes, even during the summer break).
• Dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance at no cost to the employee; employer pays 100% of premiums.
• Paid sick days (12) and paid personal days (3).
• Michigan Public School Employee Retirement Plan (MPSERS).
• Professional development assistance and opportunities for advancement.
• Full-time school-year position with summers off.

What Your Day Looks Like.

• Plan, deliver, and assess instruction based on individual student needs.
• Provide differentiated instruction, accommodations, and interventions using student data.
• Support students with a variety of learning and special education needs.
• Create a structured, positive, and productive classroom environment.
• Work closely with general education teachers, support staff, families, and administrators.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction when needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.
• Use technology to manage records, analyze student data, and support instruction.

What We Are Looking For.

• Bachelor’s degree and valid Michigan Teaching Certificate is required.
• Special Education Teaching Endorsement(s) preferred.
• Experience helps, but heart matters just as much. Previous teaching experience is certainly valuable, but we’re also looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping students with special needs learn, grow, and succeed. A strong commitment to students, families, and continued learning matters just as much as the number of years you’ve spent in a classroom.
• Ability to deliver meaningful instruction for students with special education eligibility by adapting academic instruction, reinforcing positive behavior, and supporting individual learning needs.
• A professional, encouraging approach that helps motivate students, builds trust with families, and contributes positively to the school community.
• Strong time management, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to balance instruction, documentation, collaboration, and student needs.
• A willingness to keep learning, try new approaches, and continually strengthen your teaching practices to make a positive difference for students.

West Iron County Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer.