Elementary Special Education Teacher

• Position Type:
  Elementary Special Education Teacher/ Resource
• Date Posted:
  5/2/2025
• Location:
  East Grand Rapids Public Schools – Elementary
• Date Available:
  August 2025

ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

0.6 FTE

Essential Functions and Qualifications:

• 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 a variety of interventions including the Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention System (LLI), 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 in 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 and objectives
• 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, and listening skills)
• 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

Postings current as of 5/9/2025 10:06:54 AM CST.

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