MS Extended - Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher – Extended School Year (ESY) Services POSITION SUMMARY

Reed City Area Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Special Education Teacher for extended school year (ESY) services during summer. The successful candidate will work intensively with a student, who will be entering the 8th grade in the fall, to prevent skill regression and maintain progress on reading and writing academic goals. This position requires targeted, data-driven instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, and speech/language across a condensed but focused timeframe.

• Deliver intensive, direct instruction aligned to Student’s IEP goals in reading (phonics/decoding), writing mechanics, mathematics (money/problem-solving), and receptive language/vocabulary
• Implement explicit, structured phonics instruction targeting silent
  -e, vowel teams, and complex sound patterns
• Provide targeted writing instruction focused on sentence composition, grammar, and paragraph organization
• Teach foundational math concepts including coin identification, money values, and simple word problems

• Collect progress data each session and analyze at the end of the services
• Monitor student performance against baseline data and adjust instruction based on results
• Document regression prevention and maintain accurate records for reporting

• Apply all accommodations listed in IEP: text-to-speech, speech-to-text, extended time, reduced assignments, guided notes, and preferential seating
• Differentiate instruction to match student's learning modality; recognizing a strength in listening comprehension
• Use guided notes, frequent checks for understanding, and one-on-one support strategies

• Maintain regular communication with parent regarding summer progress and any concerns
• Document and report ESY progress according to district timelines

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid Michigan Special Education teaching certification (or appropriate endorsement)
• Demonstrated experience teaching students with speech/language impairment and learning disabilities
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based phonics instruction (structured literacy/Orton-Gillingham approaches preferred)
• Proficiency with assistive technology (text-to-speech, speech-to-text platforms)
• Experience with IEP implementation and understanding of individual student goals
• Strong data collection and progress-monitoring skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

• Duration:
  Summer 2026 (ESY period)
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible summer hours (Part-time during ESY window)
• Setting:
  Reed City Middle School or alternative summer program location
• Reporting To:
  Special Education Coordinator / Middle School Building Principal
• Student Load:
  Primary focus on one student
• Travel:
  Minimal; primarily school-based