Teacher Special Education- EI

Grand Rapids Public Schools GR Public Museum Middle School (6-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Grand Rapids Public School District , and Kent ISD

Job : 5918208

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

TEACHER – SPECIAL EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

BARGAINING UNIT: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)

WAGE: Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Special Education Supervisor

GRPS MISSION

Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

JOB SUMMARY

The special education teacher is responsible for planning instruction and adaptation of the curriculum to accommodate scholars in the learning process. The special education teacher will function as the case manager for scholars with individualized education programs (IEPs) and oversees 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 scholar 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

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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…