Special Education Teacher: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Resource Room

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Base pay range: $48,585.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Lansing, MI

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

This role will teach the Resource Room for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Dwight Rich. This individual will ensure students with special education needs receive world‑class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively toward common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to provide the best education experience to all students.

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience working with students with special education needs
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement (i.e. SA, SB, SC, SE, SH, SK, SL, SM, SP, SV)
• Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS, CPI, and other related instructional methodologies

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of working with students with special education needs
• Support students in reaching their IEP goals
• Document progress toward IEP goals and support the development of new goals as necessary
• Provide world‑class instruction in math, literacy, social studies, and science to students on your caseload while working alongside general education teachers
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

• Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces
• Frequent verbal communication required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families
• May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties
• Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students
• Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication
• Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.