Special Education Teacher, Level 1

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING

DATE OF POSTING: May 4, 2026

TITLE OF POSITION: Middle School Special Education Teacher (Full-Time) Level 1

STARTING DATE: 2026-2027 School Year

CLOSING DATE: May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm

Otsego Public Schools’ staff is the heart of the district, and we are looking to add a Special Education teacher to our Otsego Middle School staff. 

Primary tasks (non-exhaustive list):

• Instruct students with special needs in core content using a variety of techniques, such as pull out intervention groups and push in support into the general education classroom in order to meet students' varying needs.
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise secondary school programs.
• Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Confer with parents, administrators, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, or social development.

Requirements:

• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate, with Special Education endorsement
• Experience in level 1 special education preferred
• Experience at the secondary level preferred

Please see attached job description for more information

Letters of application and resumes should be sent to:

Amber Neal

Otsego Public Schools

400 Sherwood St

Otsego, MI 49078

Or applications can be emailed to: aneal@otsegops.org

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The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.