Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy•Muskegon Heights, MI

About The Position

The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher fosters a nurturing learning environment that encourages students’ social, emotional, and intellectual growth. The teacher works with students with disabilities, providing individualized instruction and support to help them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Students may have physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities. The role involves collaborating with parents, general education teachers, and other support staff to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Requirements

Master’s degree in education or special education.
Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in at least one area of Special Education.
Minimum of 3 years of prior experience teaching school-aged children with special needs.
Patience and compassion for students with special needs.
Knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.
Ability to assess student abilities and develop instructional plans.

Responsibilities

Develop compliant Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that promote measurable student growth.
Implement IEPs, assess student performance, and track individual student progress.
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
Assess students’ skills and individual needs to develop IEPs and lessons.
Develop and analyze positive behavior intervention and support plans that address students’ communication, social skills, and sensory needs.
Ensure accommodations and supports are in place for state and district assessments.
Supervise state and district assessments as indicated in students’ IEPs.
Use formative assessment data to adjust and modify instruction.
Analyze progress reports to determine instructional effectiveness.
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students’ varying needs.
Prepare students for transition to the next grade level.
Manage classroom behavior and enforce rules and conduct standards.
Communicate student progress orally and in writing with school, parent, and agency partners.
Ensure communication with staff, parents, and agency partners regarding meetings.
Plan, organize, and assign activities that support growth toward students’ IEP goals.
Deliver instruction based on differentiated curricular needs.
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one.