Transformative Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

MEMSPA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon Heights Public School is hiring an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to foster a nurturing learning environment for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes individualized instruction, collaboration with families, and alignment with IEP goals to support social, emotional, and academic growth.

The teacher will design and implement IEPs, monitor progress, and adapt lessons to meet diverse needs, ensuring effective supports for assessments and transitions to the next grade

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or special education.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with SPED endorsement.
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching students with disabilities.
• Patience and compassion for students with special needs.
• Knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.
• Ability to assess student abilities and develop instructional plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop compliant IEPs that promote measurable student growth.
• Implement IEPs and assess students' progress.
• Update IEPs throughout the year to reflect progress and goals.
• Assess students' skills to determine needs and develop lessons.
• Develop and analyze effective behavior support plans per student needs.
• Ensure accommodations for state and district assessments.
• Supervise state and district assessments per IEPs.
• Use formative data to adjust instruction.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
• Prepare students for transitions to the next grade.
• Manage classroom behavior and conduct standards.

Skills

Patience & compassion

Special ed knowledge

Assessment skills

IEP development

Education

Master's in education or SPED

Michigan teaching cert with SPED endorsement

3+ years experience in SPED

Job description

Muskegon Heights Public School is hiring an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to foster a nurturing learning environment for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes individualized instruction, collaboration with families, and alignment with IEP goals to support social, emotional, and academic growth.

The teacher will design and implement IEPs, monitor progress, and adapt lessons to meet diverse needs, ensuring effective supports for assessments and transitions to the next grade