Special Education Teacher – IRR

WAVERLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Special Education Teacher – IRR

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher – IRR

Location:

Winans Elementary

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary Range/Level: As per the salary schedule contained in the WEA Master Agreement $47,525 - $88,387

Terms of Employment:
School Year

Date Posted:
June 29, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Application process:

A completed online application is REQUIRED. See application instructions at 2026-27 Special Education IRR Teacher Winans. Resume and cover letter may be attached within the online application (preferred) / Faxed:  / Mailed:
Waverly Community Schools, 515 Snow Rd., Lansing, MI 48917.

Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable student to benefit from educational experiences. Reports to building principal primarily for school and student related matters. Reports to Director of Special Services for general direction regarding students and/or programs.

• Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods
• Monitors student’s progress in and outside special education room
• Maintains physical environment of the classroom
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms
• Participates as a member of Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET)
• Chairs and/or participates as a member of Individualized Education Plan Team (IEPT)
• Assists with development/implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessment and Plan
• Promotes communication and collaboration with staff on behalf of the students on caseload
• Completes all paperwork as required
• Assists/or develops a 30 Day Placement
• Promotes communication and collaboration with parents of students on caseload
• Participates in all assigned In‑Service training and staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

• Develop Individualized Education Program(s) for students based on evaluation data and research‑based practices
• Support student learning in the least restrictive environment
• Differentiate instruction to ensure student’s progress per the district’s Academic Plan
• Document student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions
• Monitor and document provision of educational services for students 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 reporting requirements
• Maintain an electronic log to document students’ goals and objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services
• Participate and support implementation of interventions in the Response to Intervention (RtI) and Student Success Team process as appropriate per building principal and/or special education supervisor
• Participate in implementation of positive behavior support initiative (PBIS) building initiatives
• Integrate technology use in the classroom

• Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating student progress
• Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with students, parents and colleagues
• Participate in parent meetings, including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.

• Display physical, social, mental and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of job
• Serve as a role model for all students and within school…