A full-time Special Education Teacher position is available, focusing on supporting students with Emotional Impairment. This role involves working with a caseload of 12 students, sharing four students with local high schools. Classroom sizes will be small, with no more than eight students present at any time, depending on attendance. The environment provides para support to assist in daily classroom activities and student engagement.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to students with emotional impairment
Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment to support social and academic growth
Collaborate with paraeducators and other staff to deliver effective instruction and support
Communicate regularly with families, colleagues, and external professionals to monitor progress and address student needs
Manage behavioral challenges in a supportive, non-physical context
Qualifications:
Valid Emotional Impairment certification
Experience teaching special education, particularly students with emotional impairments
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to student behavioral and academic challenges
Commitment to fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment
Location: Cassopolis, MI
This role provides an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school setting that emphasizes individualized support and teamwork. If you hold the necessary certification and are passionate about guiding students with emotional impairments toward success, we encourage you to apply.