What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Special Education Teacher position at Essexville-Hampton Public Schools - Essexville, MI?
POSTING TITLE: Special Education Teacher
LOCATION: Verellen Elementary
HOURS: Part-time (15 hours per week, schedule to be determined)
POSITION START DATE: January 5, 2026
This position is for the remainder of the school year and ends on June 30, 2026.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Michigan Teaching Certificate and meet Highly Qualified standards for special education
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Work with, understand, and implement Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) including a special focus on early interventions
- Work with or understand Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies
- Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds
- The primary job goal for this position is to plan and implement instruction in both co-teacher and self-contained classrooms
- Serve as a case manager, ensure all IEP processes and documentation are compliant with local, state, and federal guidelines
- Collaborate effectively with general education teachers, support staff, administration,
- ISD, and families
- Have an unwavering commitment to believing that all students can learn
- Have an unwavering commitment to positively engaging families in the education process
- Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed
- May require personal transportation to travel between the two elementary schools
- Special education grade level assignments may change in the future depending on special education needs across the district.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SALARY: Per collective bargaining agreement with the Essexville-Hampton Education Association.
DEADLINE: Friday, December 5, 2025 or until filled
Pay: $21, $43,980.00 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Michigan Teaching Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,980