Special Education Teacher

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lansing School District is seeking special education teachers to ensure students with special education needs receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will collaborate with other teachers, parents, and students to ensure the best education experience for all students. This role will support the Resource Room setting at the Lansing Learning Hub.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience working with students with special education needs
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Nice To Haves

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement (i.e. SA, SB, SC, SE, SH, SK, SL, SM, SP, SV)
• Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS, CPI, and other related instructional methodologies

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of working with students with special education needs
• Support students in reaching their IEP goals
• Document progress towards IEP goals & support the development of new goals as necessary
• Provide world-class instruction in math, literacy, social studies, and science to students on your caseload while working alongside general education teachers
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Benefits

• We honor years of experience in equivalent roles
• We honor additional degrees beyond a BA/BS
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation
• Foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives
• Professional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level