Special Education Teacher

ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Posting POSTION:

Special Education Teacher

LOCATION

Elementary Building

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education Highly Qualified - Special Education K-12th grade - EI, CI, SLD or ASD Endorsement Meet requirements for background check and fingerprinting

Job Requirements, Knowledge, and Skills:

A successful candidate will possess: ▪ Successful experience working with school students with disabilities ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Knowledge of content expectations/standards pertinent to the grade level and subject areas taught ▪ Knowledge of developmentally appropriate instructional/behavioral strategies for students with disabilities ▪ Knowledge of writing compliant IEPs and implementation of individual student plans ▪ Ability to complete all required documentation with quality and in a timely manner ▪ Ability to effectively collaborate with classroom teachers and work as part of a team ▪ Medicaid billing experience and able to collaborate with ancillary services such as SSW, OT, PT and S&L A successful candidate will be able to: ▪ Relate to and instruct students to make progress with IEP goals in large and small groups, and individualized settings ▪ Develop and use strategies to improve student achievement in all core content areas ▪ Work with students to increase motivation, provide consistent reinforcement to learning and behavior, and continuously assess students' level of functioning ▪ Plan curriculum and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students, while considering state requirements, as well as physical and emotional development ▪ Contribute to a professional learning team ▪ Successfully communicate with parents regarding student progress on IEP goals ▪ Collaborate with general education teachers to facilitate accommodations for students with disabilities to gain access to general education curriculum

COMPENSATION

Alma Public Schools Salary Schedule

A BEGINNING DATE

2026-2027 School Year

APPLICATION

Interested persons should send materials to Yvonne Neyer, Human Resource Director, at yneyer@almaschools.net. Please call (989) 466-7526 with any questions.

DATE OF POSTING

05/01/2026

DEADLINE DATE:

Until Filled Pay:

From $43,220.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person