Extended School Year (ESY) - Special Education Teacher-Summer 2026

Job Description:  To support an individual student with an IEP in maintenance of IEP skills to prevent regression over the summer break. This teaching position requires the development of lesson plans, parent contact, and to provide specially designed instruction based on the student’s current IEP goals in Math, Reading, and/or writing at a K-5 level. 

• 5 Weeks of Service: Two, sixty minute sessions per week = 10 sessions -Prior to the start of 2026-2027 school year. TBD when teacher a is hired.
• Planning time is 40 minutes per day, no more than 1 hour and 20 minutes a week.
• Location is TBD

Summary:  The Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District and Board Policies and terms of the teacher contract.  The Teacher will also develop and foster relationships with staff, parents, students and the community.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

 Note:  These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position.  They are not constructed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

• Provide specialized, group and individualized educational instruction to Special Education students in general education through co-teaching, and in direct instruction in areas of disability outlined in the student's IEP.
• Communicate clearly with administration, staff and family members about the student's progress and struggles.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material that are specific to students abilities in accordance with the district provided curriculum.
• Instruct and mentor students as a class, in small groups and one-on-one.
• Comprehend and impart the content of applicable subject and curriculum level to students.
• Communicates with students and parents regularly and clearly in an interactive way outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, emails, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports and report cards.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Complete all required special education documentation in a neat and timely manner.
• Speak, hear, see and write clearly with or without assistive device(s).
• Walk, stand for the full scheduled period, with minimal sitting options.
• Adhere to all Board and District policies
• Regular, predictable and physical attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistent, predictable and physical attendance to meet the requirements of the position

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Michigan  Teacher Certificate, with appropriate special education endorsement.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with grade level teachers and with teachers across grade levels
• Familiarity with course content standards and expectations
• Willingness to learn and understand current educational strategies and curriculum
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology and being able to incorporate it into the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in special education instruction
• Teach developmentally appropriate lessons following assigned curriculum guidelines
• Provide students with a safe and orderly environment for learning
• Ability to relate positively and communicate curriculum effectively with students, parents, staff and the community 

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Fowlerville Community Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs and activities.  Inquiries or complaints related to discrimination should be directed to: Director of Human Resources, Trisha Reed, Fowlerville Community Schools, 7677 Sharpe Road, Suite A, Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517)223-6018.