Special Education Certified Teacher

Current Opening

Elementary (Kindergarten - Fifth Grade)

Certified (or willing and able to receive certification) elementary teacher with knowledge of content and experience building relationships with students. The teacher shall understand and apply the Common Core State Standards and best practice strategies to meet students' academic, developmental, and social‑emotional needs.

Elementary Principal

Per the McBain Education Association Master Agreement. (Years of service will be considered.)

• Shall provide and utilize instructional plans, strategies, methods, materials, and techniques that best meet the needs of individual students.
• Ability to write and implement Individualized Education Plans to meet the needs of students.
• Competency in the administration and interpretation of academic testing and the development of behavior support plans.
• Shall provide the leadership and direction of classroom aides working with students.
• Shall be responsible for the maintenance, disciplinary, and instructional activities in the classroom, transit, and other school settings where no other professional is in charge.
• In‑depth understanding of elementary school students.
• Shall meet with parents at scheduled conferences or any other times that are necessary.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• To keep all student, parent, and staff information confidential.
• Keep a positive attitude in working with students, parents, other staff members, and community members.
• Demonstrate competency in technology.
• Familiar with Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS).
• To ensure a safe environment for students at all times.

• Maintain daily lesson plans.
• Other duties as requested by the supervisor.
• Coaching positions are available.
• Show an interest in after‑school activities.
• Willing to be invested in the lives of the students at McBain Schools.

• Must be certified (or willing and able to receive certification) in the State of Michigan for grades K‑12 Special Education (additional endorsements preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability and willingness to work well with staff, parents, and students.
• Must be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.
• Must demonstrate competency in the classroom.
• Must pass the following:
  • Law enforcement background checks with fingerprinting.
  • Personal and professional reference background check.
• Must receive a satisfactory response to P.A. 189 letter (Misconduct Law).