Special Education Teacher; CI Program - Middle School

Special Education Teacher (CI Program) – Middle School

Howell Public Schools, Highlander Way Middle School, Howell, Michigan.

Job Details:
Job : 5746164
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

The Special Education Teacher creates and sustains a community of learners through the development of a positive classroom and school culture, holding rigorous and high expectations, and utilizing quality instructional practices matched to student learning needs. They continuously improve their practice through professional learning and collaboration with peers, supervise students, develop and deliver lessons, and maintain high levels of communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and wellbeing.

• Continuous ongoing learning and the development of the craft of teaching for self; encourages, supports and mentors ongoing learning in students.
• High expectations for students, developing a vision of success for each student and moving that student toward achievement.
• Positive relationships and communication, promoting and modeling a safe and supportive learning culture for all.
• Honoring all students, embracing their community and diversity.
• Establishing a learning environment that is accountable for effective instruction, assessment and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Using community resources to improve instruction.
• Collegiality and professionalism.

• Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy.
• Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing instruction based on collective examination of student performance.
• Teaches district‑approved curriculum and local and state standards, using contemporary best‑practices and program‑specific objectives.
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district improvement plans.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriately responds to maturity level and interest.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and proactively teaches appropriate behavior and expectations.
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals and establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, projects and activities.
• Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students, differentiating instruction to accommodate these styles.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports; uses outcome information to inform instruction.
• Acts as a public relations agent for the district’s success and image.
• Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration to advocate student growth.
• Integrates cultural consciousness in instruction, classroom culture and artifacts.
• Collects and integrates information about community heritage in instruction.
• Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
• Maintains regular predictable in‑person attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in a relevant educational field.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a special education endorsement in cognitive impairment (SA).
• Three (3) years of special education teaching experience.
• Strong understanding of relevant law (FAPE, LRE, etc.) and current research.
• Ability to design and interpret Positive Behavior Plans.
• Experience providing training related to effective behavior management techniques.
• Experience in data collection and analysis.
• Review IEP accommodations and complete fidelity checks to ensure implementation.
• Understand behavioral characteristics associated with different types of disabilities.

• Language skills: effectively present information, read and interpret documents, express ideas clearly, excellent grammar and…