GSRP Special Education Teacher; part-time

GSRP Special Education Teacher (part-time)

We are looking for a dedicated Special Education teacher to work part‑time (12 hours per week) in a split position. The role focuses on supporting students with IEPs across general and special education contexts.

• Monitor IEPs in accordance with federal, state, and district standards.
• Ensure IEP timeline compliance of caseload.

• Maintain knowledge of current Special Education regulations and specially designed instruction best practices.

• Support general education teachers and administrators in the implementation of appropriate strategies for students with IEPs.
• Support implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time.

• Analyze assessment results with the special education team to help drive instruction and IEP development.
• Analyze Special Education documentation as required by federal, state, and district regulations.
• Analyze special education data to help make student‑level decisions.

• Communicate and collaborate with school leaders and behavior interventionists regarding student discipline.
• Develop and assist with appropriate behavior management techniques for students with IEPs.

• Facilitate a positive rapport with Oakland Schools.
• Communicate regarding Manifestation Determination Review meetings.
• Meet regularly with the Special Education Supervisor.
• Address/support parent concerns and encourage partnerships.

• Train on special education systems to ensure staff are knowledgeable with systems (MIPSE).
• Support building level team leads.
• Support building level Section 504 questions from Section 504 building level coordinators.
• Lead and plan high‑quality professional development.

• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with ZA/ZS and Special Education endorsements.
• Or, minimum of a Bachelor's degree and actively working or willingness to actively work through an alternative pathway, which includes passing the MTTC test(s) for endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data and as a tool to aid effective communications.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.
• Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, IEP.

• Knowledge of and skills working with students of all backgrounds.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Master's Degree in Special Education
• Demonstrated competence as a teacher in all areas of focus.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.