Special Education Teacher – Secondary

Position Details

Secondary Special Education Teacher

Post Date : August 2024

Application Deadline : Until filled

Position Summary

Whitehall District Schools is seeking an enthusiastic and competent educator who aspires to be an instructional leader and child advocate.

This individual will join a team of individuals dedicated to advancing the outcomes for students with disabilities and believes that all students have the ability to achieve.

This person is well-versed in core content expectations, developmental disabilities, and evidenced-based teaching strategies.

This individual can articulate a vision for student success and possesses a passion for preparing students for their secondary-level goals and beyond.

This individual can support the growth of life-skills that will promote the progress of students towards WDS’ district-wide goal of community-ready students upon graduation or certificate-completion of high school.

Essential Duties

• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and families and work collaboratively to develop a plan for the best interest of students
• Collect data from multiple sources to drive instructional strategies and write goals for students
• Have a strong vision for success and share that vision with colleagues
• Use innovative technology to promote student learning
• Partner with general education teachers and implement effective inclusion strategies that are in the best interest of all students
• Work directly with building leaders to create an optimal learning environment
• Complete compliant, timely, organized, and collaborative Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Communicate student progress and promote student success within the school community

Education and Experience

• Valid Michigan teaching certification
• Special Education Endorsement

Compensation

• Teacher Contract
• Full time
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience

Individuals interested in applying for this position should email their resume, letter of interest and references to :

WHITEHALL DISTRICT SCHOOLS NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of Whitehall District Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.

Coordinator School Superintendent, 541 E. Slocum Street, Whitehall, MI 49461 Phone 231-893-1005. Adopted by the Board of Education, April 27, 1992.