Middle School Special Education Teacher

VACANCY NOTICE

• Secondary Special Education Teacher (CI, EI, or LD) Middle School

Dowagiac Union Schools is seeking a student-centered and collaborative Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction and support services to students with disabilities in a middle school setting. The successful candidate will work closely with general education teachers, support staff, families, and administrators to ensure students receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) while promoting academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.

This position includes providing services through a continuum of supports, including push-in services, co-teaching models, small-group instruction, and specialized programming designed to maximize student access to the general education curriculum.

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement in one or more of the following areas:
• • Cognitive Impairment (CI)
  • Emotional Impairment (EI)
  • Learning Disabilities (LD)
• Ability to meet all Michigan Department of Education certification requirements
• Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

• Experience working with middle school students
• Experience implementing evidence-based instructional practices and interventions
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and intervention frameworks
• Experience collaborating with general education teachers to support inclusive practices
• Experience with push-in service delivery and co-teaching models in inclusive classroom settings
• Familiarity with progress monitoring, data analysis, and data-driven instructional decision making
• Experience conducting IEP meetings and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology supports
• Ability to utilize educational technology to enhance instruction and student engagement
• Experience supporting students with behavioral, social-emotional, and academic needs
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and stakeholders
• Background or certification in mathematics preferred

• Provide direct and indirect special education services to students in accordance with their IEPs
• Deliver instruction through a variety of service models, including push-in support, co-teaching, small-group instruction, and specialized interventions
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan, deliver, and assess instruction that supports student success in inclusive classroom environments
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and objectives
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal special education requirements
• Collaborate with general education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations, modifications, and instructional supports
• Collect and analyze student data to monitor progress and inform instruction
• Participate in evaluation and reevaluation processes as a member of multidisciplinary teams
• Facilitate communication and partnerships with families regarding student progress and programming
• Support positive student behavior through proactive and evidence-based strategies
• Maintain accurate and timely records, reports, and documentation
• Participate in professional learning and district initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee

Salary and benefits in accordance with the Dowagiac Union Schools Master Agreement.

Until Filled

Hunter Reed
Director of Curriculum & Grants
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Dowagiac Union Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.