Elementary Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained Resource Room

South Lake Schools Avalon Elementary School
- St. Clair Shores, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job : 5943763
Final date to receive applications: Oct 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

SOUTH LAKE SCHOOLS

Job Description

Elementary Special Education Self-Contained Resource Room Teacher

At South Lake Schools, we believe great schools are built through strong relationships. Together with our community, we create an engaging and nurturing environment where students thrive and staff feel valued, connected, and supported. Our small-school setting fosters meaningful collaboration and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners. Located along beautiful Lake St. Clair in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, our district offers a welcoming community with convenient access to the cultural attractions, dining, entertainment, and professional sports of Detroit, as well as the region’s scenic orchards, cider mills, and outdoor recreation, making South Lake Schools an exceptional place to live, work, and grow.

Minimum

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Knowledge of IDEA, MARSE, IEP development, implementation, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with students with cognitive impairments and diverse learning needs preferred.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction, behavior intervention strategies, and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To: Principal and Director of Special Services Performance

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction to students with cognitive impairments in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Develop and implement standards-based lessons that address academic, functional, social-emotional, communication, adaptive, and independent living skills.
• Create a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, learning, and independence.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional practices, accommodations, modifications, assistive technology, and visual supports to maximize student success.
• Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
• Develop measurable IEP goals and objectives and monitor progress toward student achievement.
• Serve as case manager for assigned students and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district special education requirements.
• Plan, facilitate, and participate in IEP Team meetings, annual reviews, reevaluations, and other required special education meetings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure appropriate inclusion opportunities and access to grade-level curriculum whenever appropriate.
• Work closely with related service providers, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, and other support staff.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain student performance data to guide instructional decision-making and monitor progress.
• Implement positive behavior intervention strategies and behavior support plans that foster student growth and self-regulation.
• Supervise and provide direction to assigned paraprofessionals and classroom support staff.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, educational programming, and strategies to support learning at home.
• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) processes, including review of existing data, evaluations, and eligibility determination activities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely educational records, reports, IEP documentation, progress reports, service logs, and other required documentation.
• Participate in building and district professional development, staff meetings, committees, and school improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA, IDEA, MARSE, district policies, and professional ethical standards.
• Fulfill mandated reporting responsibilities and follow district procedures regarding student safety, health…