Middle School Special Education Teacher

Middle School Special Education Teacher Public Schools of Petoskey – Petoskey, Michigan Position: Middle School Special Education Teacher Job ID: 5811443 Application Deadline: Jul 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Re-Posted: Jul 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026 Job Description Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher Endorsement in at least one area of special education preferred Such alternatives beyond the above qualifications as the board of education deems appropriate and acceptable Performance Responsibilities Develop compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that promote measurable student growth Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track individual student progress Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals Assess students’ skills to determine their individual needs to develop IEPs and lessons Plan, organize, and assign activities that support growth towards students IEPs Deliver instruction based upon differentiated curricular needs Develop and analyze effectiveness of positive behavior intervention and support plans representative of the student’s communication, social skill, and sensory needs Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one settings Use formative assessment to adjust and modify instruction Analyze progress reports to determine instructional effectiveness Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work within the classroom to support students with disabilities Effectively communicate student progress, in oral and written formats, with school, parent and agency partners Provide opportunity to enhance partnerships with school and agency personnel Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required of position Predictable, reliable, and punctual attendance Utilize Adaptive Schools concepts and strategies to engage students and adults Other responsibilities as assigned at the direction of the Principal Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories Special Education > General Special Education Equity Statement: It is the policy of Public Schools of Petoskey that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, sex, marital status or handicap be excluded for participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any programs or activity and employment as required by Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1963; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Any questions concerning discrimination should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Public Schools of Petoskey, 1130 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, or phone View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr