Elementary Special Education Teacher - Long Term Sub

Ravenna Public Schools • Ravenna, MI

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About The Position

Ravenna Public Schools is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and properly certified educator for a long-term substitute position as an Elementary Special Education Teacher in an Intensive Resource Room. The role focuses on serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. The teacher provides individualized instruction, communication support, and evidence-based behavioral strategies in a structured, supportive setting tailored to ASD learning needs.

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Special Education Endorsement.
• Demonstrated experience and specialized knowledge working with elementary students on the autism spectrum and students with complex behavioral or emotional needs.
• Strong understanding of ASD-specific teaching strategies, Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS), and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with students, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Autism Spectrum Disorder endorsement.
• Experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and writing and implementing Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) for students with ASD.
• Familiarity with assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, and visual communication strategies.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized and small-group instruction tailored to students with ASD, aligned with IEP goals and the general education curriculum.
• Implement evidence-based instructional strategies, sensory protocols, visual schedules, and positive behavior interventions for students with ASD and emotional or behavioral needs.
• Develop, write, and implement IEPs in collaboration with families, therapists, and the multidisciplinary IEP team.
• Collect and analyze data to inform instruction and behavior plans and monitor student progress.
• Use augmentative communication tools and assistive technology, and collaborate with general education teachers, the speech-language pathologist, paraprofessionals, and support staff.
• Maintain a safe, highly structured, predictable, and positive classroom environment using proactive behavior management techniques.
• Communicate regularly with families to support student growth, consistency across environments, and classroom engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed