Secondary Special Education

POSITION OPENING

Secondary Special Education Teacher

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement in Learning Disabilities (SM) and/or Cognitive Impairment (SA) and/or Emotional Impairment (SE) K-12.

• Meet requirements for a background check and fingerprinting.
• Special consideration is given to candidates with additional certifications in a core area.
• Alternative applicable qualifications may be considered.

Job Requirements, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Successful experience working with secondary students.
• Experience working within the Special Education Setting.
• Successful experience working with students with disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of content expectations/standards pertinent to the grade level.
• Knowledge of best practices in classroom instruction and technology integration.
• Experience working as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to accept and perform additional administrative responsibilities as assigned.

A successful candidate will be able to:

• Develop comprehensive Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student's unique needs, fostering measurable growth.
• Design and evaluate effective positive behavior intervention and support plans that cater to students' communication, social, and sensory needs.
• Execute IEPs, regularly assess student performance, and meticulously monitor individual progress.
• Continuously update IEPs throughout the academic year to accurately reflect student progress and aspirations.
• Assess students' abilities to ascertain individual requirements for crafting IEPs and designing lessons.
• Strategize, coordinate, and allocate activities that align with students' IEPs to facilitate growth.
• Build strong relationships with students and deliver instruction using research-based strategies across whole-group, small-group, and individualized settings.
• Plan and implement high-quality lessons that align with state standards and integrate best practices such as explicit instruction, checks for understanding, and differentiated supports to promote achievement in all core content areas.
• Use a variety of formative and summative assessment tools to monitor student progress, inform instructional decisions, and provide timely, targeted feedback.
• Establish a structured, respectful classroom environment by consistently applying proactive classroom management techniques, restorative practices, and positive behavior supports.
• Actively engage in professional learning communities to analyze student data, co-plan lessons, and reflect on instructional practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and families to foster a culture of academic excellence and a positive school climate.

Salary: As per negotiated district contract.

To apply for positions with Hemlock Public School District, please visit the district website www.hemlockps.com, Employment Opportunities and apply within the desired job post.

Posted: July 13, 2026

Deadline: July 27, 2026 or until filled (screening is ongoing)

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Hemlock Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Direct all inquiries related to discrimination to:

Superintendent’s Office

1095 N. Hemlock Road

Hemlock, MI 48626

(989) 642-5282