Elementary Special Education Educator

Elementary Special Education Educator Genesee, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications IEP Learning technology Student record keeping Teaching Certification Interactive learning teaching method Working with individuals with autism Mid-level Working with high schoolers School legal knowledge Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Working with students with special education needs

Classroom Teaching Special Education Certification Full Job Description Deadline:

June 22, 2026

District/Organization:

Kearsley School District Position/Type:

Teacher, full time Position Details Kearsley Community Schools is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as a Special Education Educator. This position will be assigned to Kearsley High School. This position is available for the 2026-2027 academic year, with an anticipated start date the week of August 10. The Kearsley Board of Education will offer the successful candidate an annual salary per the KEA Master Agreement commensurate with their skills and experience. The successful candidate will also receive a complete and competitive MESSA fringe benefit package. The Community Located in Genesee Township, in north-central Genesee County, our community offers a blend of suburban and rural living.

Residents enjoy:

Genesee County Parks featuring a large lake, campground, and recreation areas The Genesee Valley Trail, a 21-mile hiking and biking path A variety of local businesses and industrial centers, including the General Motors International Processing Center Genesee Township provides an ideal balance of natural beauty, recreation, and economic opportunity - making it an attractive place to live and work. The District Kearsley Community Schools serves approximately 2,800 students across four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Highlights include:

Award-winning early childhood program at the Pumpkin Patch Expanded dual enrollment and cutting-edge classroom technology Community Building/Restorative Practices with Ali Hearn Nationally recognized Bike Tech® and SME Prime programs at Kearsley High School The district employs approximately 175 certified educators, most of whom hold advanced degrees. Voters recently approved a $21,680,000 bond to support new and enhanced learning environments, districtwide improvements, and safety upgrades.

Key projects include:

A new community recreation facility with a 1,500-seat competitive gym, indoor track, and training spaces Enhanced STEM and Robotics spaces and flexible classroom designs Secure, redesigned entrances for all elementary schools The Position Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and an appropriate State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with at least one of the following endorsements: Autism (SV); Cognitive Impairment (SA); Emotional Impairment (SE); Learning Disability (SM). The qualified candidate will use creative instructional strategies along with best practices for classroom teaching which promotes interactive learning and student engagement through technology, literature, and writing. The candidate must be adept with technology and ready to consider emergent techniques to enhance student achievement.

Candidates will also:

Plan, organize, and provide instruction to students in both individual and small groups within a resource/inclusion room environment; Demonstrate ability to design and implement effective instruction; Main appropriate and accurate records; Adapt general education, special curriculum, support materials, and instruction strategies to meet individual student learning styles; Serve in a consultative capacity with individuals and groups, including teachers, parents, and students; Coordinate and attend MET and IEPT meetings for students assigned to your claseload; Knowledge of disabilities and their educational implications; Working knowledge of special education state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; Demonstrate mental/physical ability and stamina for the requirements of the position. This position reports to the Building Principal & Special Education Director Application Process Qualified applicants will submit their application through the Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium (MMAPS), Job

ID 34407.

Applications should include a letter of interest/cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Internal applicants can submit a letter of interest to Kelli-Ann Fazer, Director of Special Services. The Kearsley Board of Education complies with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Kearsley Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity to which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

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