Teacher Special Education - Resource Programming (.6 Shawmut/.4 CA Frost Elem.)
Young World Physical Education, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Teacher Special Education - Resource Programming (.6 Shawmut/.4 CA Frost Elem.)
Grand Rapids Public Schools – Itinerant Special Education Program, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Details
Job ID:
5671749
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$47,854 to $94,408 Per Year
Job Description
Teacher – Special Education
Department:
Special Education
Unit:
Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)
Wage:
Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.
Direct Supervisor:
Special Education Supervisor
Mission: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self‑directed, and productive members of society.
Job Summary
The special education teacher is responsible for planning instruction and adapting the curriculum to accommodate scholars in the learning process. The teacher will act as the case manager for scholars with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and oversee their compliance.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in education with endorsement in at least one area of special education (ASD, EI, CI, SLD, PI, HI, VI, TBI, etc.).
Current appropriate Michigan special education teaching certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated understanding of current research on how children learn and the ability to motivate scholars to perform at their best.
Demonstrated competency in the administration and interpretation of academic testing and development of behavior support plans.
Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to differentiate instruction using a variety of styles and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all scholars.
Ability to participate as a member of the team.
Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Essential Job Functions
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for scholars based on evaluation data and research‑based practices.
Support scholar learning in the least restrictive environment.
Differentiated instruction to ensure scholar progress per the district’s Academic Plan.
Document scholar progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions.
Monitor and document provision of educational services for scholars on caseload with 10 or more days of suspension.
Collaborate with service providers, general education teachers, and other staff for implementation and review of existing evaluation data (REED) process.
Provide support to general education classroom teachers.
Develop, implement, and evaluate effectiveness of behavior support plans.
Participate in special education, building, and district meetings as directed by the supervisor.
Log and maintain monthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid billing.
Maintain an electronic log to document scholars’ goals, objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services.
Participate and support implementation of interventions in the Response to Intervention (RtI) and Scholar Success Team process.
Participate in implementation of positive behavior support initiative (PBIS) building initiatives.
Integrate technology use in the classroom.
Parent and Community Engagement
Maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email, and/or home visits, including communication of scholar progress.
Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents, and colleagues.
Participate in parent meetings, including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
Other Duties
Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness to execute the duties of the job.
Serve as a role model for scholars and the school community.
Interact with co‑workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
Encourage team spirit and contribute as a team member in decision‑making processes of the school.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Contribute to extracurricular activities and school programs, including recess duty as requested.
Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
Comply with state, federal, district policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
ADA Requirements
Physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions are described; reasonable accommodations may be provided.
Physical Demands:
Standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching; occasional lifting up to 40 lbs; vision requirements include close and distance vision and ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment:
Moderate noise level; work indoors with some outdoor activities; responsibility for scholar safety and well-being.
Mental Functions:
Compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills.
Non-Discrimination / Accommodation Assistance
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
The Human Resources Department may be contacted at (616) 819‑2022 or humanresources@grps.org for application assistance.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
Contact Information
Phone: 616-819-5272
Email: careers@grps.org
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Grand Rapids Public Schools – Itinerant Special Education Program, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Details
Job ID:
5671749
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$47,854 to $94,408 Per Year
Job Description
Teacher – Special Education
Department:
Special Education
Unit:
Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)
Wage:
Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.
Direct Supervisor:
Special Education Supervisor
Mission: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self‑directed, and productive members of society.
Job Summary
The special education teacher is responsible for planning instruction and adapting the curriculum to accommodate scholars in the learning process. The teacher will act as the case manager for scholars with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and oversee their compliance.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in education with endorsement in at least one area of special education (ASD, EI, CI, SLD, PI, HI, VI, TBI, etc.).
Current appropriate Michigan special education teaching certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching the International Baccalaureate curriculum.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated understanding of current research on how children learn and the ability to motivate scholars to perform at their best.
Demonstrated competency in the administration and interpretation of academic testing and development of behavior support plans.
Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to differentiate instruction using a variety of styles and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all scholars.
Ability to participate as a member of the team.
Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Essential Job Functions
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for scholars based on evaluation data and research‑based practices.
Support scholar learning in the least restrictive environment.
Differentiated instruction to ensure scholar progress per the district’s Academic Plan.
Document scholar progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions.
Monitor and document provision of educational services for scholars on caseload with 10 or more days of suspension.
Collaborate with service providers, general education teachers, and other staff for implementation and review of existing evaluation data (REED) process.
Provide support to general education classroom teachers.
Develop, implement, and evaluate effectiveness of behavior support plans.
Participate in special education, building, and district meetings as directed by the supervisor.
Log and maintain monthly Service Capture reporting requirements for Medicaid billing.
Maintain an electronic log to document scholars’ goals, objectives, accommodations, and other IEP related services.
Participate and support implementation of interventions in the Response to Intervention (RtI) and Scholar Success Team process.
Participate in implementation of positive behavior support initiative (PBIS) building initiatives.
Integrate technology use in the classroom.
Parent and Community Engagement
Maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email, and/or home visits, including communication of scholar progress.
Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents, and colleagues.
Participate in parent meetings, including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
Other Duties
Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness to execute the duties of the job.
Serve as a role model for scholars and the school community.
Interact with co‑workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
Encourage team spirit and contribute as a team member in decision‑making processes of the school.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Contribute to extracurricular activities and school programs, including recess duty as requested.
Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
Comply with state, federal, district policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
ADA Requirements
Physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions are described; reasonable accommodations may be provided.
Physical Demands:
Standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching; occasional lifting up to 40 lbs; vision requirements include close and distance vision and ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment:
Moderate noise level; work indoors with some outdoor activities; responsibility for scholar safety and well-being.
Mental Functions:
Compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills.
Non-Discrimination / Accommodation Assistance
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
The Human Resources Department may be contacted at (616) 819‑2022 or humanresources@grps.org for application assistance.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
Contact Information
Phone: 616-819-5272
Email: careers@grps.org
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