Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Job Posting: 24-25-103

Posting Type: Internal/External

Posting Date: May 20, 2025

Position: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE)

Location: Orchard View Early Elementary School

Reports to: Building Principal

Deadline to apply: June 2, 2025 or until filled

Position Available: 2025/2026 Academic Year

QUALIFICATIONS:             

• Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a General Elementary K-5 Teaching Certificate (ZG) with a Special Education Endorsement and meet state requirements in the area of certification (ZA,ZS).
• Must meet criteria for “highly qualified” status under No Child Left Behind Act
• Recent teaching experience at or near level and subject being applied for is desirable

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must follow district and state curricula and assessment requirements
• Must have satisfactory rating in most recent performance evaluation (formal or informal)
• Knowledge of current curriculum trends and ability to write and develop new curricular direction in varied subject areas
• Input/participation in building and district committee structure to develop new curricular guidelines for all ages
• Commitment to work effectively with fellow staff members, including co-teaching/teaming delivery of service
• Recent elementary special education teaching experience required
• Complete and submit all required paperwork, i.e., IEP’s, transition plans, Medicaid billings, behavior intervention plans, etc.
• Knowledge of technology as instruction tools or willingness to become knowledgeable through independent training as soon as possible and commitment to use same regularly to enhance instruction effectiveness
• Knowledge of, and ability to implement cooperative learning strategies on a regular basis
• Knowledge of an ability to implement higher order thinking skill development on a regular basis
• Knowledge of and ability to regularly use the writing process and expository writing to enhance teaching and learning
• Desire to develop an interdisciplinary approach to delivering instructional outcomes
• Follow and implement all Board of Education policies, administrative guidelines, and building regulations
• Willingness to perform other duties as necessary and/or directed by the principal and/or special education administrator

APPLICATION DEADLINE:        June 2, 2025  by 12:00 pm.

CANDIDATES MAY APPLY AT:  https://www.orchardview.org/employment/