Special Ed Teacher Middle School

2026-27 Special Education Teacher

Location:

Waverly Middle School

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary Range/Level: $47,525 - $88,387 per current WEA Master Agreement.

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

• Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Plan curriculum, lessons, and specially designed instruction.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming physical environment.
• Evaluate student progress based on work output and observation, set goals, objectives and directions.
• Prepare report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET).
• Chair and/or participate as a member of Individualized Education Plan Team (IEPT).
• Assist with development/implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessment and Plan.
• Promote communication and collaboration with staff on behalf of students on caseload.
• Complete all paperwork as required.
• Promote communication and collaboration with parents of students on caseload.
• Participate 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 progress.
• Document student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions.
• 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.
• Log and maintain monthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid Billing and documentation of IEP related services.
• Participate and support implementation of interventions in the 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 to execute the duties of the job.
• Serve as a role model for all students and within the school community.
• Interact with co‑workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision‑making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and school programs, including recess duty as requested.
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
• Comply with state, federal, and district policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
• Regular and on‑time attendance required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in education with endorsement in at least one area of special education (ASD or CI preferred).
• Current appropriate Michigan special education teaching certification.

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