Transitions Center SOAR Teacher

Saginaw Intermediate School District; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saginaw Intermediate School District seeks a Transitions Center SOAR Teacher to support students aged 16-26 in vocational, independent living, and social skills development.

You will work in SOAR or Work-Based Learning programs, develop instructional plans, coordinate IEPs, and supervise paraprofessionals while ensuring student safety and confidentiality. This is a full-time, on-site position for the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualifications

• Must have full approval as a Special Education Teacher in Michigan.
• Knowledge of Transition Planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff and community groups.
• Willingness to learn and use computer programs such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Easy IEP, Skyward.

Responsibilities

• Provide and utilize instructional plans and materials to meet student needs.
• Lead and oversee paraprofessionals in classroom and community settings.
• Ensure safety and well-being of students and staff at all times.
• Complete required paperwork on time (lesson plans, assessments, IEPs).
• Meet compliance standards for IEPs and participate in IEP meetings.
• Collect and analyze assessment data.
• Demonstrate positive activity and professionalism with students and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and staff information.
• Utilize technology for communication, instruction, assessment, and attendance.
• Attend workshops and trainings as required by administration.

Skills

Special Education

IEP Coordination

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Michigan Special Education Certification

Tools

Gmail

Google Calendar

Google Docs

Easy IEP

Skyward

Job description

Transitions Center SOAR Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal and Assistant Principal of the SISD Transitions Center

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: One (1) Full-time position for the 2025-2026 school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

To provide creative instruction, both in the classroom and in the community, to special education students, 16-26 years of age, that will allow the students to make growth in the areas of vocation, independent living, and social skills as identified in their IEP. The Transitions Center has two different programs you could be placed in based on our enrollment needs: Secondary Opportunities for Adult Readiness (SOAR) or Work-Based Learning (WBL).

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide and utilize instructional plans, strategies, methods, materials, and techniques that best meet the needs of the class, as well as individual students.


• Provide the leadership, direction, and oversight of paraprofessionals working with students within the classroom and in the community.


• Responsible for the safety and well-being of students and staff when under your direction in the classroom, community, and/or during unstructured times.


• Complete required paperwork on time and accurately, which may include but not be limited to weekly lesson plans, assessments, progress reports, behavioral support plans, IEPs, etc.


• Meet compliance standards for IEPs, as well as coordinate and participate in IEP meetings.


• Collect and analyze assessment data.


• Be a role model for the students and paraprofessional staff.


• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Utilize technology for communication, instruction, assessment, attendance, and IEP writing.


• Keep all student, parent, and staff information confidential.


• Utilize advanced behavior management and problem-solving skills.


• Demonstrate a positive attitude in working with students, parents, other staff members, and community members.


• Able to adapt to changes with little direction.


• Attend required workshops, in-services, and trainings.


• Perform duties assigned by administration as deemed necessary and appropriate, which are in accordance with contractual rules and legal guidelines.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Assist with personal and/or medical needs of students, as needed.


• Have an understanding of various disability areas and characteristics.


• Monitor, schedule, and assess a caseload of up to 30 students.


• Able to work on a team as well as independently, based on your assignment.


• Able to transport students safely in district-provided vehicles.


• Able to establish, develop, and maintain positive relationships with community partners.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have full approval as a Special Education Teacher in the State of Michigan


• Knowledge of Transition Planning.


• Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully with students, parents, teachers, staff, school administrators, and vocational/community/advocacy groups.


• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn and utilize computer programs such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Easy IEP, Skyward, etc.


• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.


• Willingness to receive additional training to be certified in CPI and CPR to be a member of the Response Team.


• Must have at least an effective rating on previous evaluation, if applicable.


• Must have good references.


• Must have an excellent attendance record.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources

Saginaw Intermediate School District

3933 Barnard Road, Saginaw, MI 48603

Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.sisd.cc