Special Education Teacher; RR - Middle School

Special Education Teacher (Cognitive Impairment) - Middle School

Job : 5817252

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Reports To: Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal

Location: Parker Middle School

Duration: Ten Months;
August - June

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Union Affiliation: HEA

The Special Education Teacher creates and sustains a community of learners through the development of a positive classroom and school culture, by holding rigorous and high expectations for students and by utilizing quality instructional practices matched to student learning needs. The teacher continuously improves practice through professional learning and collaboration with peers, supervises students, develops and delivers lessons, utilizes established curriculum, and maintains high levels of communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and wellbeing.

• Continuous ongoing learning and development of the craft of teaching, encouraging and supporting student learning.
• High expectations for students, developing a vision of success for each student and moving that student toward its 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 individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance.
• Teaches district‑approved curriculum, as well as local and state standards, using contemporary best‑practice approaches and program‑specific objectives.
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Proactively teaches appropriate behavior and expectations.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and activities.
• Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students, differentiating instruction to accommodate these styles.
• Evaluates the academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. Uses academic outcome information to inform curriculum and instructional decisions for all students.
• Acts as a public relations agent for the success and image of the district.
• Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth. Develops communication plans that adjust for varying levels of parent involvement and inclusion.
• Integrates cultural consciousness in instruction, classroom culture, and classroom 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 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) for grades 6‑8.
• Three (3) years of special education teaching experience.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of relevant law (FAPE, LRE, etc.) and current…