Secondary Special Education Teacher

SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

1.0 FTE
Position Type:
Middle School Special Education Teacher/Resource

Location:

East Grand Rapids Public Schools – Secondary
Date Posted: 5/9/2025

Date Available:

August 2025

• State of Michigan Teaching Certificate (required), SM (preferred), SE, SA, or SV endorsement
• Ability to be enthusiastic, flexible, and work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
• Familiarity with interventions such as Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention System, Orton‑Gillingham, Heggerty, Touch Math, etc.
• Strong background in using assessment and data to inform instruction and document student progress
• Ability to teach social strategies to students to facilitate success in general education
• Ability to transform instruction through the creative use of technology
• Knowledge of instructional practices for varied learning styles and individual student needs across multiple grade levels
• Knowledge of and ability to accurately complete IEPs, present level statements, measurable goals and objectives, and documentation of progress toward goals
• Successful classroom management strategies and skills
• Ability to develop and implement positive behavior support plans
• Belief that all children can learn and an understanding of differences in students
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, listening)
• Willingness and commitment to participate in curriculum development, school improvement, and professional development opportunities
• Training in CPI and Trauma‑Informed Practices or willingness to be trained
• Ability to abide by all district policies and procedures and demonstrate competencies specified in Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations

Location:

Elementary and Secondary Locations
Rate:
Per Contract Salary Schedule

Start Date:

August 2025

To Apply:

Interested applicants must apply at
Deadline:
Until Filled