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Special Education Teacher: Resource Room

Lansing, MIOn-siteFull-time

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A special education teacher in the Lansing School District instructs students with special education needs, supports IEP goal progress, and delivers math, literacy, social studies, and science instruction in an inclusive classroom setting.

About this role

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring special education teachers. This individual will ensure our students with special education needs receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Previous experience working with students with special education needs
  • Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement (i.e. SA, SB, SC, SE, SH, SK, SL, SM, SP, SV)
  • Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
  • Training in CRPBIS, CPI, and other related instructional methodologies

    • Job Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate passion for and expertise of working with students with special education needs
  • Support students in reaching their IEP goals
  • Document progress towards IEP goals & support the development of new goals as necessary
  • Provide world-class instruction in math, literacy, social studies, and science to students on your caseload while working alongside general education teachers
  • Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
  • Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
  • Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
  • Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

    • Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
  • Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
  • May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.
  • Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.
  • Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
  • Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Skills

    CPICRPBISData-driven InstructionIEP Goal Progress MonitoringInstructional TechnologyLiteracy InstructionMath InstructionScience InstructionSocial Studies InstructionSpecial Education Certification

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