ASD Teacher Cardinal Elementary

District/Organization: Orchard View Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: TBD

Job Posting: 26-27-14

Posting Type: Internal/External

Posting Date: August 17, 2026

Position: ASD Teacher

Location: Orchard View Cardinal Elementary School

Reports to: Building Principal

Final date to receive applications: September 31, 2026 or until filled

Position Available: 2026/2027 Academic Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with SE endorsement in the area of Autism
• Must meet state requirements in area of certification with K-12 endorsement in: SE, SM or SA
• Must meet criteria for “highly qualified” status under No Child Left Behind Act

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must follow district and state curricula and assessment requirements
• Must have satisfactory rating in most recent performance evaluation (formal or informal)
• Knowledge of current curriculum trends and ability to write and develop new curricular direction in varied subject areas
• Input/participation in building and district committee structure to develop new curricular guidelines for all ages
• Commitment to work effectively with fellow staff members, including co-teaching/teaming delivery of service
• Recent middle school special education teaching experience preferred
• Complete and submit all required paperwork, i.e., IEP’s, transition plans, Medicaid billings, behavior intervention plans, etc.
• Knowledge of technology as instruction tools or willingness to become knowledgeable through independent training as soon as possible and commitment to use same regularly to enhance instruction effectiveness
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement cooperative learning strategies on a regular basis
• Knowledge of an ability to implement higher order thinking skill development on a regular basis
• Knowledge of and ability to regularly use the writing process and expository writing to enhance teaching and learning
• Desire to develop an interdisciplinary approach to delivering instructional outcomes
• Follow and implement all Board of Education policies, administrative guidelines, and building regulations
• Willingness to perform other duties as necessary and/or directed by the principal and/or special education administrator

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.