MOCI Special Education Teacher

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services.  We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.   

We are currently seeking a Special Education Teacher, MOCI (This position qualifies for a signing bonus up to $3,000) at Transition Services in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:  

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to the specific needs and goals of each student.
• Create engaging and adaptive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and growth.
• Monitor and assess student progress regularly, providing feedback and support as needed.
• Collaborate with other educators, therapists, and support staff to create a comprehensive support system for students.
• Confer with parents, administrators, psychologists, social workers, and others to develop individual educational programs for students who are at different learning ability levels, including mild, moderate and sever cognitive impairments. This may include completing functional assessments of behavior and the development of support plans
• Instruct students in academic subjects, utilizing various teaching techniques
• Schedule, participate in and /or conduct Multidisciplinary Educational Teams (MET), Individual Educational Planning Team (IEPT) meetings to determine appropriate placement of students within education system
• Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent living and economic self-sufficiency such as hygiene, safety, communication skills, pre-vocational skills, appropriate behavior and food preparation
• Observe, evaluate and prepare reports on progress of students
• Meet with parents to provide support and guidance in using community resources
• Identify professional development programs and attend regularly to update expertise
• Administer and interpret results of ability and achievement tests
• Devise special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates will have Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred. Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement/ approval in Mental Impairment (CI)/Cognitive Impairment with valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement.

This is a 10-month calendar position and in job grade 17 with an annual rate of pay between $45,050 and $92,787.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.  

A Great Place to Live and Work 

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education. 

 Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002. 

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.