Teacher Special Education- Resource Programming

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 47,854 - 94,408; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Resource Programming at Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy in Grand Rapids, MI. The role includes developing IEPs, coordinating services, and ensuring compliance for scholars on caseloads.

You will differentiate instruction, collaborate with general education staff, and contribute to district initiatives while supporting students in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s in education with SPED endorsement and Michigan certification.
• Demonstrated ability to develop IEPs and monitor compliance.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop Individualized Education Program(s) based on evaluation data and best practices.
• Support scholar learning in the least restrictive environment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet progress per Academic Plan.
• Document progress on goals, accommodations, and services.
• Collaborate with service providers and general education teachers.
• Maintain logs for Medicaid billing and IEP-related services.
• Participate in RtI and PBIS initiatives and school meetings.

Skills

IEP case management

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with teams

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education with SPED endorsement

Michigan teaching certification

Job description

Teacher Special Education- Resource Programming

Grand Rapids Public Schools Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8) – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job ID: 5840287

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $47,854 to $94,408 Per Year

Job Summary

The special education teacher is responsible for planning instruction and adapting the curriculum to accommodate scholars in the learning process. The teacher will function as the case manager for scholars with individualized education programs (IEPs) and oversee their compliance.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education with endorsement in at least one area of special education (ASD, EI, CI, SLD, PI, HI, VI, TBI, etc.).
• Current appropriate Michigan special education teaching certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching the International Baccalaureate curriculum.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate scholars to perform at their best.
• Demonstrated competency in the administration and interpretation of academic testing and development of behavior support plans.
• Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to differentiate instruction, by using a variety of styles, and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all scholars.
• Ability to participate as a member of the team.
• Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop Individualized Education Program(s) for scholars based on evaluation data and research‑based practices.
• Support scholar learning in the least restrictive environment.
• Differentiate instruction to ensure scholar’s progress per the district’s Academic Plan.
• Document scholar progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions (GRPS Discipline Tracking Record).
• Monitor and document provision of educational services for scholars on caseload with 10 or more days of suspension.
• Collaborate with all service providers, general education teachers, and other staff to assist in providing support and documentation for the implementation and review of existing evaluation data (REED) process.
• Provide support to general education classroom teachers.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of behavior support plans.
• Participate in special education/building/district meetings as directed by the special education supervisor.
• Log and maintain monthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid Billing.
• Maintain an electronic log to document scholars’ goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services.
• Participate and support implementation of interventions in the Response to Intervention (RtI) and Scholar Success Team process as appropriate per building principal and/or special education supervisor.
• Participate in implementation of positive behavior support initiative (PBIS) building initiatives.
• Integrate technology use in the classroom.

Parent and Community Engagement

• Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating scholar progress.
• Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in parent meetings, including IEP’s and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.

Other Duties

• Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of the job.
• Serve as a role model for all scholars and within the school community.
• Interact with co‑workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision‑making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and school programs, including recess duty as requested.
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
• Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADA Requirements

Physical Demands: The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear. The employee may need to lift up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment: Noise level is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors with required outdoor activities.

Mental Functions: The employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate [both orally and in writing], coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

NON-DISCRIMINATION/ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• GRPS Careers
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]