What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Alma Public Schools?
ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Posting
POSTION: Special Education Teacher
LOCATION: Elementary Building
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education
Highly Qualified - Special Education K-12th grade – EI, CI, SLD or ASD Endorsement
Meet requirements for background check and fingerprinting
Job Requirements, Knowledge, and Skills:
A successful candidate will possess:
▪ Successful experience working with school students with disabilities
▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
▪ Knowledge of content expectations/standards pertinent to the grade level and subject areas taught
▪ Knowledge of developmentally appropriate instructional/behavioral strategies for students with disabilities
▪ Knowledge of writing compliant IEPs and implementation of individual student plans
▪ Ability to complete all required documentation with quality and in a timely manner
▪ Ability to effectively collaborate with classroom teachers and work as part of a team
▪ Medicaid billing experience and able to collaborate with ancillary services such as SSW, OT, PT and S&L
A successful candidate will be able to:
▪ Relate to and instruct students to make progress with IEP goals in large and small groups, and individualized settings
▪ Develop and use strategies to improve student achievement in all core content areas
▪ Work with students to increase motivation, provide consistent reinforcement to learning and behavior, and continuously assess students’ level of functioning
▪ Plan curriculum and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students, while considering state requirements, as well as physical and emotional development
▪ Contribute to a professional learning team
▪ Successfully communicate with parents regarding student progress on IEP goals
▪ Collaborate with general education teachers to facilitate accommodations for students with disabilities to gain access to general education curriculum
COMPENSATION: Alma Public Schools Salary Schedule A
BEGINNING DATE: 2026-2027 School Year
APPLICATION: Interested persons should send materials to Yvonne Neyer, Human Resource Director, at yneyer@almaschools.net. Please call (989) 466-7526 with any questions.
DATE OF POSTING: 05/01/2026 DEADLINE DATE: Until Filled
Pay: From $43,220.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,220