SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Deadline: January 17, 2026

District/Organization: St. Joseph County ISD

Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Salary: $46,392 – $95,377

Position Details

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER OPEN POSITIONS:

• Elementary Intensive Instructional Support Program – (CI or AI endorsement preferred) – Off-site program located in Three Rivers
• Secondary Moderate Cognitive Impairment Program – (CI endorsement required) – Off-site program located in Sturgis
• Secondary Severe Multiple Impairments Program (CI endorsement required) – Pathfinder
• Elementary Intensive Instructional Support Program (CI or AI endorsement preferred) – Pathfinder
• Secondary (6-8) Intensive Instructional Support Program (CI or AI endorsement preferred) – Pathfinder Elementary Intensive Instructional Support Program Teacher – (CI or AI endorsement preferred) – Pathfinder
  

POSITION GOAL:

To provide learning opportunities and experiences to students from Local School Districts throughout St. Joseph County. The goal of the teacher is to help the students achieve the maximum level of academic, emotional and functional independence possible within their capabilities, through development of a classroom program that meets the students’ needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Michigan Teacher’s Certificate.

• Special Education Endorsement.

• Meet Highly Qualified Standards.

• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).

Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and work toward achievement of performance objectives for each assigned student, with a system for data collection and evaluation for these objectives, along with administering M-STEP and MI-Access.

• Demonstrate ability to instruct students individually and in groups, based on knowledge of child growth and development and using multi-sensory techniques.

• Work as a team with assistant teachers to pursue and meet individual performance objectives, collect student data and create an organized, positive and safe classroom environment which maintains the dignity of the individual student.

• Evaluate, revise and implement classroom curriculum.

• Maintain appropriate records (i.e. Accident forms, medical, Department of Human Services reports, educational and attendance records).

• Involve students in community-based instruction/activities and be responsible for student safety in community training/outings and IEP/as appropriate.

• Establish a positive relationship with parents and home providers, and communicate with them regularly about growth, progress, problems and successes.

• Analyze student behavior, develop and implement behavior supports, as needed.

• Serve as a resource to parents of students with impairments, providing information and/or contacts for support, assistance or knowledge of their child’s impairment.

• Serve as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team, Individual Educational Planning Committee, and program/department teams.

• Work cooperatively with ancillary staff, office staff, administration, local district staff and community service agencies.

• Supervise assigned student teachers, interns, vocational students and volunteers.

• Demonstrate professional improvement through in-service attendance, SCECH’s or college credit and conference attendance.

• Prepare required reports and provide necessary information accurately and punctually.

• Identify program needs and assist in finding solutions for special education problems.

• Participate in activities and creating schedules for school wide events, (i.e. organize, distributing information, and/or implementing an activity or event).

• Oversee and share information/knowledge with assistant teachers/program assistance.

• Maintain positive school/community relationships.

• Arrange efficient instructional schedules cooperatively with other instructional staff.

• Work on related service goals – including Social Worker, OT, PT, speech, PE (throughout classroom routine).

• Have knowledge of other special education & general education programs for future transitions of students and assist with the transition process of students into other programs.

• Dispense and record student medications and communicate regularly with school nurse.

• Arrange transportation for community-based instruction.

• Be responsible for classroom funds.

• Constantly monitor & evaluate the safety & well being of all students and report any concerns to the proper authorities.

Perform other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administrators.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB:

• Climb steps and playground equipment as needed.

• Walk long distances in community-based instruction.

• Lift and position physically involved students.

• Physically assist with aggressive student behavior.

• Assist students in sports events (i.e. skiing, winter field day, track & field events).

• Assist with maintenance/custodial care of classroom.

• Assist with P.E. and swimming.

• Use universal precautions at all times for personal health and safety.

• Participate in yearly CPI, CPR/AED and first aid training biyearly.

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.

REPORTS TO: Special Education Principal

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS: Special Education Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary for this position is based on the IEA Master Agreement

This position includes a three year sign on bonus:

$2,500: Year 1

$2,000: Year 2

$1,500: Year 3

We offer Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance on the first day of employment, cash in lieu, if you have Medical Insurance coverage ($641.90 paid out monthly), Life Insurance and State Retirement.

E-mail: [email protected]