Niles Community Schools

Secondary Special Education Teacher

February 1, 2024

Full-time position for the 2024-2025 school year

Reports to: Ring Lardner Principal or Director of Special Education (or designee)

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Secondary Special Education Teacher to create an appropriate learning environment, provide specialized instruction and educational programming for students with disabilities. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Certified to teach in the State of Michigan with a Learning Disabilities (SM), Cognitive Impairments (SA), Emotional Impairments (SE), or Autism (SV) endorsement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (non-prioritized):

• Utilize a variety of research-based intervention strategies, continually assessing student response to intervention and make modifications as needed to ensure all students are successful
• Act as a Case Coordinator by preparing for, participating in, and ensuring IEP implementation according to the school process
• Ability to align student goals and objectives with district and state standards
• Competent using a variety of technology applications related to both classroom management and the instructional process
• Provide opportunities for students to develop employability skills and work-related behaviors
• Manage and instruct students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent, compliance.officer@nilesschools.org or 269.683.6662; at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.

Dynamic Learners * Diverse Opportunities * Driven to Succeed